By Matthew C. Jones, Chicago workers’ compensation trial lawyer at McHargue & Jones. Case Result Summary Employer: Triune Logistics – Chicago warehouse employer Location of Trial: Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission hearing site at the Daley Center in Chicago Injury: Crush injury to right middle finger while lifting metal ramps Dispute: Insurance company disputed causation, denied…
By Matthew C. Jones, workers’ compensation trial lawyer at McHargue & Jones. Case Result Summary Employer: Aldi Distribution Center Injury: Lumbar disc injury caused by lifting boxes while palletizing product Dispute: Insurance company denied surgery and disputed the seriousness of the injury Result: Illinois Workers’ Compensation judge ordered approval of spinal fusion surgery and payment…
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,…
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,…
