I recently met with a potential client who said to me that her current attorney “…just doesn’t seem to want to fight for me. It’s like he isn’t on my side.” This is a common concern I hear from new clients. When you get hurt at work, you want an attorney who will be on…
Everyday Bodily Movements Can Cause Work Related Injuries McAllister v IWCC In September of 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision in McAllister v IWCC (2020 IL 124848; 2020 Ill. LEXIS 561), which settled a lengthy dispute between employers and employees about what “everyday activities” are considered work-related injuries. Have you ever had an…
What’s the Status of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission? Like everything else in the world, things have constantly been changing at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. And it appears those changes are going to continue into 2021 as well. Not all the changes are negative. In fact, many have been great for the practice: promoting…
Get Informed: You Have a Limited Time to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim | Black & Jones If you are hurt at work, you may be entitled to compensation, but you must act within a limited period of time, or you risk that compensation. Under Illinois law, you must file a claim with the Illinois…
What to Expect During Your Free Personal Injury Consultation 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. That is the goal…
5 Key Signs That You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney How do you know if you need an attorney? When should you get an attorney? Here is some helpful advice on making those determinations. 1. The Insurance Company Doesn’t Call You Back When the insurance company doesn’t call you back, you should get an…
A lot of employees are going to be exposed to coronavirus or COVID-19 while working; if that happens, you should contact an attorney. If you test positive and here’s why sometimes, if you’re exposed, you may have a compensable work comp claim. So the way I look at this is for employees who are our…
If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, you should not go to work. Now, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, if you test positive, then you need to notify your employer, and you need to self-quarantine for whatever period of time your doctor has said. Now, if you work for an employer that has less…
If you work for an employer who’s requiring you to come into work, but you don’t think that they’re an essential business, then if you don’t show up, you’re not going to get paid, and you might jeopardize your job. The better approach to this would be every local government at the city and county…
Can an injured worker settle their case without the use of an attorney? The answer is yes, but it is not advisable. There are a lot of things to watch out for in a settlement that could ultimately harm an injured worker. I will highlight a few of those problems here and what you can…
