What Not to Do While on Workers’ Comp in Illinois: 12 Mistakes That Can Cost You Benefits

If you’re on workers’ compensation in Illinois, small mistakes can quietly cost you thousands of dollars in lost benefits — or even get your claim cut off entirely. Illinois workers’ comp law has strict rules about medical treatment, work restrictions, social media, surveillance, and settlement decisions, and insurance companies actively look for reasons to reduce…

5 Causes of Holiday Trucking Accidents in Chicagoland

Every holiday season, Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland suburbs experience a sharp increase in commercial truck and delivery vehicle traffic, driven largely by peak demand from Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and other logistics companies. As delivery volumes surge, delivery drivers, truck drivers, and warehouse workers face longer shifts, tighter deadlines, winter weather, and heavier congestion on…

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…