Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
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Articles on Workers Compensation. The author Michael J. Helfand has been an Illinois attorney since 1997, providing honest and direct advice on Illinois work injuries with a focus on workers' compensation matters.
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
16h ago
How permanent restrictions affect the value of a workers compensation claim. Usually it makes the case worth more money, often much more, but there are some exceptions to that ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
4d ago
I spoke with a really nice woman the other day who works as a nurse at a north suburban hospital who hurt her back while lifting a patient. She has gotten some medical care already but is going to need surgery. She explained to me that she loves her job and has been working at ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
1w ago
What does it cost to hire an Illinois workers compensation lawyer? It's much less than you think and nothing up front. And you owe nothing if we don't win the case ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
2w ago
Illinois injury law, what is a medical only claim? Can you still get a settlement? Free advice from a great Chicago workers compensation accident lawyer ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
2w ago
In Illinois work comp law, in order to prove you are permanently disabled from working, you need a credible doctor to state that. Free consult with a top attorney ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
3w ago
While we have a lot of long time readers, we also have many people who come to us who aren’t familiar with Illinois workers’ compensation law. In no particular order, here are 50 things we think you should know about how these cases work. We hope these tips help. If you have any questions or ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
3w ago
How is it decided what an Illinois workers compensation case is worth? There are a lot of factors and a top work injury attorney can get you the most money ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
1M ago
I’ve never had an employee of mine get injured on the job and I hope it stays that way. But if I did, I can’t imagine doing anything other than telling them who our insurance carrier is and wishing them a speedy, healthy recovery. I’m a small business and have gotten along well with the ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
1M ago
If you get injured on the job in Illinois, you can bet that at some point someone will lie to you. Most of the lies or half truths are committed by insurance companies. Some are unfortunately committed by attorneys who will tell their clients lies about how long it takes to get to trial or ..read more
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
1M ago
How does signing a severance impact your ability to pursue an Illinois workers' compensation claim. It doesn't take away your rights at all ..read more