by Brent Eames | Feb 28, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
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.... 
by Brent Eames | Feb 25, 2023 | Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
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... 
by Brent Eames | Feb 1, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
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... by Brent Eames | Jan 1, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
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... 
by Brent Eames | Dec 1, 2022 | Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
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... 
by Brent Eames | Nov 30, 2022 | Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
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...