Trial Win: Joliet IWCC Orders Hip Replacement Surgery After Workers’ Comp Denial (Section 19(b) Emergency Hearing)

Workers’ compensation insurance companies in Chicago and across Illinois often deny legitimate claims by blaming injuries on “pre-existing conditions,” refusing to approve surgery, or cutting off wage-loss benefits like TTD. When that happens, injured workers are forced into a fight—not just for money, but for medical treatment they urgently need. At McHargue & Jones, LLC,…

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…