by Brent Eames | May 30, 2022 | Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
We frequently receive calls from concerned workers who have been told by the insurance companies which are handling their workers’ compensation claims that the claims are now “over,” and their cases have been “closed.” These injured... 
by Brent Eames | Apr 28, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
One of the most common questions we get asked is whether an employer is legally allowed to fire an injured worker as a result of filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Keep reading to learn more about this complicated topic, and what top Chicago... 
by Brent Eames | Apr 22, 2022 | ELG Updates, Workers' Compensation
Recently, top Chicago work comp attorney, Brent Eames, secured a victory at trial on behalf of an injured client after her employer refused to authorize proposed medical treatment or pay for ongoing temporary total disability benefits. Our client injured her left arm... 
by Brent Eames | Mar 30, 2022 | ELG Updates, Workers' Compensation
Recently, top Chicago work comp attorney, Brent Eames, secured a victory at trial on behalf of an injured truck driver after his employer disputed the circumstances of his work accident, and refused to pay any owed workers’ compensation benefits. Our client... 
by Brent Eames | Mar 22, 2022 | ELG Updates, Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
As we previously reported, Attorney Brent Eames was retained to represent seven disabled police officers from the City of North Chicago after the City filed a motion with the pension board to revoke all of their pensions due to their alleged failure to respond to... 
by Brent Eames | Mar 15, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Within the past few decades, arbitration has become a prevalent method of resolving disputes between parties across all forms of litigation. Often times, people enter into mandatory arbitration agreements without even knowing or understanding what they are signing....