After suffering a serious personal injury, your first concern will typically be the need to obtain appropriate medical treatment for the injuries. When this happens, who will be responsible for paying the medical bills for related treatment? Keep reading to learn more from top personal injury lawyer, Brent Eames, about how medical bills get paid in personal injury cases. As a general…
One of the primary benefits of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is the requirement that the employer pay for all reasonable and related medical expenses. An injured worker should not have to pay a dime out of their own pocket for related treatment. Unfortunately, the claim process can be quite long and frustrating. Even in cases which are very straightforward,…
Recently, a bill was introduced by Representative Kam Buckner which could provide a tremendous impact for firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Keep reading to learn more from top workers’ compensation attorney in Illinois, Brent Eames, about the proposed legislation, and how it may impact firefighters and paramedics across the state. Generally, injured…
The question that our attorneys get most often is about the potential value of an injured client’s case. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to determine the amount of recovery available, and many factors need to be taken into a consideration. Keep reading to learn more from top car accident lawyer, Brent Eames, about what factors need to be taken into…
We are proud to announce that for the ninth time, and for the eighth consecutive year, Attorney Brent Eames has been recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in the State of Illinois by the Super Lawyers publication. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in the State of Illinois are recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. To be eligible for this honor,…
A very common question which comes up in our practice is what happens when Medicare benefits overlap with a workers’ compensation claim? As is anything which involves the Federal government, it can get quite complicated! This is especially true of you end up receiving social security disability benefits during the pendency of your claim. Keep reading to learn more about…
If you are injured as a result of a work-related injury, and you are unable to work, you should be entitled to Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD). These TTD benefits are designed to compensate injured workers for lost wages if they are temporarily unable to return to work after a work-related accident or exposure. If you were injured on the…
A common question which we frequently receive from our firefighter and police officer clients is when would be the best time to apply for a disability pension? The answer will often vary on a case-by-case basis. However, there is one important piece of advice which we tell all of our clients that should be followed without exception. Keep reading to…
During the winter months, instances of slip-and-falls increase drastically due to the accumulation of snow and ice. However, slip-and-fall accidents are not limited to outdoors. People frequently slip on wet floors, trash, food items, and papers inside of stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Injuries from slip-and-falls can be very significant. Broken bones, serious bruising, ripped muscle tissue, and concussions are…
Are you looking for a chance to give back this holiday season and contribute to a wonderful cause? This year, Eames Law Group will be conducting a holiday toy drive to support the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. This is a not-for-profit organization that assists children and their families who have been victims of abuse. ChicagoCAC is the city’s only nonprofit…
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,600,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,500,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Settlement for injured client requiring back surgery as a result of an automobile collision.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,100,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,000,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
We’re Here When You Need Us The Most