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…
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…
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…
Suffering an injury as a result of somebody’s negligence often necessitates medical treatment which requires time and financial resources. That can be hard enough. However, things can be ever harder when the injuries sustained require innocent victims to miss work. The missed time from work can vary from days to months or even years. In some cases of severe injuries,…
Attorney Brent Eames was recently invited to serve as a guest lecturer at Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to speak to students regarding occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as the Illinois workers’ compensation system. Brent spoke to students regarding the history of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, as well as common issues which arise when…
The law limits the legal rights of minors in a variety of ways. Children under eighteen generally have no legal standing to act on their own behalf in legal settings. Of course, kids are not immune from getting injured, and are routinely the victims of negligence resulting in serious personal injuries, or even death. So, how do these minors who…
When one suffers an injury at work that arises out of and in the course of employment and provides proper notice to the employer within the statutory allowed time limit, such an employee may qualify for benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. However, with the exception of claims based upon repetitive trauma, injuries claimed under the Illinois Workers Compensation…
We are happy to welcome Yesenia Velez as the newest member of our team at Eames Law Group, Ltd. Yesenia is our new paralegal, and she will be providing assistance for both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. Yesenia is fluent in Spanish, and she brings a wealth of experience working in many practice areas in other Chicago law firms.…
If you were injured on the job, a variety of benefits may be available to help you recover. You are entitled to benefits that pay for your reasonable and related medical care. You are also entitled to disability benefits while you recover from your injury and are temporarily unable to work. These benefits, known as temporary total disability benefits (TTD), should amount…
If you suffer a slip and fall injury while working on a construction site, you should of course be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, unlike most employees across Illinois, your recovery may not be restricted to the amounts allowed by workers’ compensation laws. If you are able to establish that your accident was at least partially due to the…
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.
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