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The short answer is no—a lawyer is not required to file a veterans’ compensation claim. However, filing such a claim is a very lengthy process that can be quite daunting. Anyone who has dealt with the Veterans Administration (VA) knows that it can be a long, drawn-out process. You’ll need to make sure every one…
Workers’ compensation protects employees by covering medical bills, rehab costs, and any wages lost due to a workplace injury. The insurance policy also offers benefits to an employees’ family if they died due to workplace injury. It is especially important to know what types of injuries are covered by your employers’ workers’ compensation insurance policy,…
Today’s workspaces are full of safety hazards—and they’re more common than you think. A work injury can be debilitating and lessen one’s quality of life. Getting injured at work can also be an emotional tightrope, as you try to navigate unfamiliar territory. You need to get better, and at the same time, you may feel…
Regardless of whether you think everyone should get vaccinated or no one should, or that everyone should wear a mask or not, it is important to know what your employer can and cannot mandate in the workplace. Rules, guidance and policies are changing rapidly in Illinois. So, while this information is current as of September…
Wondering how best to decide which law firm to hire for your Social Security Disability claim? When you seek counsel, make sure they are highly experienced in Social Security Disability claims and, in the end, will ultimately fight for you. 5 tips to consider when looking for a Social Security Disability lawyer 1. The law…
At Black and Jones, we know jobs can be demanding. We also know if you’re hurt at work, you’re not able to provide and pay your monthly expenses. It’s tough enough putting in so many hours with little compensation, but getting hurt at work can also be a life-altering injury. Your job, self-esteem, relationship with…
Last month the Illinois Legislature amended the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act to expand benefits for firefighters in Illinois by including MRSA infections as being presumed to be caused by workplace exposure. HB 3662 amends 820 ILCS 305/6(f) and awaits Governor Pritzker’s final signature. There is little doubt it will be signed into law. Under this…
When a medical condition causes problems, earning a living can become a difficult task. The Social Security Disability (SSD) system was created to provide support to those who struggle with working due to a disability. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a social insurance program under which workers earn coverage for benefits by working and…
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…
