Veterans, Local Representation
A veteran contacted us to represent him for service-connected compensation benefits as he felt his previous attorneys were unresponsive and not seeking compensation for all of his conditions. We were happy to take over his claim and get things on track! Though you don’t need a lawyer to file a claim, the process to file on your own can be daunting and long. Having a lawyer by your side gives you an advocate that can ensure you don’t miss a single step along the way.
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Workers' Comp, Local Representation
Selecting the right attorney for your workers' compensation case is crucial, but does your attorney have to be in the same state where your injury occurred? Let's explore this question and understand the importance of having a local attorney by your side.
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Local Representation
Seeking legal representation can be like deciding where to go out to eat when you have no options in the fridge. You can wait in the backed-up fast food drive-thru where they’ll probably forget your side of fries—or you can stop by the diner just down the street where the server knows your name, your order and always makes sure you have the best possible experience. We don't sell food at Black & Jones, but we serve up a pretty good case when it comes to workers’ compensation hearings. Here are 5 reasons why seeking representation locally can make all the difference.
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Workers' Comp, Local Representation
Workplace accidents can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating. And if that’s not challenging enough, you must navigate the complex landscape that is the workers’ compensation system. This is where the expertise of a local Rockford workers’ compensation attorney becomes invaluable to ensure you have the support you need to get the benefits you deserve.
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Workers' Comp, Local Representation, Videos
Tracy and the team listened to Blake's story, began the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim and ended up winning him the compensation he needed to get his life started again.
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Local Representation, Videos
Black & Jones loves Rockford—and its people. That’s just a couple of the reasons why we also love serving the hard-working people who call this place home.
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Local Representation
Your choice of attorney can greatly impact the outcome of your case, so it’s essential to select a lawyer who aligns with your specific goals and has worked on cases similar to yours. At Black & Jones, we not only know the law, we know the Greater Rockford area and how to best support you with our extended network of professionals.
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Local Representation
If an attorney you do not know calls you or shows up at your door, do not talk to them! It may be an attorney for the other party or an insurance company. Or, it may be an unethical attorney trying to get your business.
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Local Representation
Your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney should be a comfortable, informative, free meeting. You shouldn’t leave that meeting feeling intimidated or overwhelmed. You should walk out feeling like you are in capable hands and that someone will fight for you.
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Local Representation
How do you know if you need an attorney? When should you get an attorney? Here is some helpful advice on making those determinations.
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Local Representation, Videos, Our Team
Meet Attorney Tracy Jones at Black and Jones Attorneys at Law, a Northern Illinois native who grew up in Rochelle, Illinois, now dedicating her career to serving the people of the area.
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Workers' Comp, Local Representation
Illinois case law guides the attorneys and arbitrator what may be awarded at trial by reporting what cases with similar evidence were awarded at trial. So when the client says, “that’s not a good offer,” it is unlikely the client did the legal research to form an accurate picture of what his case is worth.
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Local Representation
Wondering how best to decide which law firm to hire for your workers’ compensation claim or Social Security Disability claim? There are four important factors to consider.
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Workers' Comp, Local Representation
Now more than ever, it is important to hire an attorney for your workers’ compensation injury. Governor Rauner wants to reform the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, claiming that Illinois workers are paid too much money for their injuries, too many injuries are compensable, and the medical expenses are too high.
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Local Representation
Does the law firm you are thinking about hiring have the abilities to employ legal procedures to your benefit? When used properly, legal procedures are often more effective in getting a client what he needs than the law itself.
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Local Representation, Our Team
Often people come to Black & Jones Attorneys at Law after the insurance company has stopped paying for medical care and/or weekly benefits. The individuals are confused because everything the insurance company asked of them they did.
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