Two Recent Illinois Workers’ Compensation Trial Wins: Surgeries Approved for Injured Workers

Fighting for Injured Workers Across Illinois Our firm is proud to share two recent victories at trial before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) — each involving serious injuries where insurance companies denied necessary medical care.In both cases, the arbitrators found in favor of our clients, ordering authorization for surgery, payment of medical bills, and…

5 Workers’ Comp Tips Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know

Injured at work? You have rights your employer may not explain. While workers’ compensation is meant to protect employees after a workplace injury, many employers and insurance companies quietly work to delay, minimize, or deny valid claims. Understanding how the system really works can help you protect your health, income, and future. If you were…

When Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Illinois? (Pros & Cons Guide)

If you were injured at work in Illinois, you may be wondering: “When should I hire a workers’ comp attorney?” Illinois workers’ comp law caps attorney fees at 20%, and that fee is exactly the same whether you hire us: The day after your accident After treatment After a denial After an IME Right before…

Illinois Workers’ Comp Investigations: What Investigators Look For & How to Protect Your Claim

What does the insurance adjuster mean “it’s under investigation”? You hurt yourself at work and you opened a claim with the insurance company.  They should be paying your benefits, right?  But the adjuster is telling you that they are investigating and don’t want to pay.  What does that mean, and what can you do next?…

Can You Choose Your Own Workers’ Comp Doctor in Illinois?

Yes — in most Illinois workers’ compensation cases, you can choose your own doctor.If you are injured at work in Chicago, your employer or its insurance company may tell you that you must treat at a company clinic such as Concentra Medical Center. Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, injured workers generally have the right to…

Does Workers Comp Cover Workplace Assaults?

Illinois workers’ compensation covers workplace assaults and violent attacks when an employee is injured because of their job duties or work environment. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, employees in Chicago and across Illinois who are assaulted by patients, inmates, students, customers, delivery recipients, or members of the public may be entitled to full benefits,…