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Workers Compensation and Unemployment Benefits

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…

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What to do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident

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…

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Eames Law Group Holiday Toy Drive

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…

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Do Social Security Disability Benefits Affect My Injury Case?

Social security disability benefits are provided by the federal government to qualifying individuals who are disabled from working. These benefits can overlap with other recoveries for disabling injuries, including claims for workers’ compensation, as well as claims for civil personal injuries. When these overlaps occur, what steps are required to be followed to ensure you do not run into any…

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If the Accident was My Fault, do I Still get Work Comp. benefits?

We receive many calls from injured workers who are concerned that they cannot receive any workers’ compensation benefits if they caused or contributed to their own injuries due to a mistake they made during work. If an injured worker caused their own injury due to their own negligence or mistake, does that mean that they are just out of luck…

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What is an Emergency Situation Under PSEBA?

The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (820 ILCS 320/1) is an Illinois law which provides for the payment of the full premium of an employer’s health insurance plan for firefighters and police officers who suffer catastrophic injuries or are killed in the line of duty.  This benefit is also provided for the injured or deceased employee’s spouse and any dependent children.  Most people are familiar with…

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Bad Faith Insurance Demands in Car Accident Cases

Car accidents occur across Illinois on a daily basis. With about 6 million car accidents a year, it should come as no surprise that insurance companies have a game plan and know exactly what to do to attempt to obstruct and withhold fair payments from injured victims. When this happens, how can we fight back? Keep reading to learn more from top car accident…

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Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for a Scar?

One of the core purposes of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is to compensate injured workers for the loss of income caused by a work-related injury or illness. When it comes to settling cases, much of the focus will be on permanent work restrictions, and future loss of income potential. However, what about injuries which do not involve a loss…

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Can I Quit My Job with a Pending Work Comp Claim?

One of the most common questions we receive from our clients pertains to their potential ability to quit their job during the pendency of a workers’ compensation claim. Although work injuries are extremely common, and getting hurt at work should not have any impact on one’s job security, a prolonged absence or a disputed claim can create strain on an…

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