A recent incident in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is a reminder that Chicago workplace violence is a real concern for employees in nightlife, hospitality, transportation, and other public-facing jobs. According to reporting from the Chicago Sun-Times and WGN TV, a man attempting to intervene in a fight outside a River North bar was pushed down…
By Matthew C. Jones, Chicago Workers’ Compensation Attorney CTA employees injured on duty in Chicago are generally entitled to Illinois workers’ compensation benefits, including full medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability compensation — even when the injury involves a passenger assault, PTSD after a traumatic event, a slip-and-fall at a CTA station, repetitive stress…
After a work-related head injury, many employees ask the same question: how much is a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) worth in Illinois workers’ compensation? The answer depends on where the injury falls on a wide spectrum—from concussions that resolve with little lasting impact, to brain injuries that permanently change a career, to severe…
If workers’ comp denied your surgery in Illinois, don’t assume the denial is final. The insurer often denies expensive procedures to delay payment or push you to use private insurance. The fastest way to fight back is to (1) get the denial in writing, (2) strengthen your surgeon’s medical support, and (3) move the dispute…
Having a pre-existing condition does not automatically disqualify you from workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois. If a work accident or job duties aggravated, accelerated, or worsened an underlying condition, you may still be entitled to medical treatment, temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, permanent disability benefits, and even surgery. These cases are common—and frequently denied—but many…
