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Workers’ Compensation Refresher
June 16th, 2022
Many people assume that workers’ compensation will never apply to them because they “work a white-collar job,” “work from home,” or “don’t do anything dangerous.” You might be surprised how many scenarios are actually covered by workers’ compensation. First, the Basics In Illinois,… Categories: Work Injuries
Independent Medical Exam
April 21st, 2021
After a work accident, you may be asked to complete an independent medical exam. Get all the ins and outs you need before you take your exam. 
Meniscus Tears
April 6th, 2021
Meniscus injuries, particularly in the knee, can be caused by anything from repetitive workplace motions to slipping in a parking lot to a car crash. Learn what you should do if you injure your knee. 
Wheels of Justice—Are they Round?
December 7th, 2020
Workers’ Comp cases can move so slowly that the wheels of justice feel like square rocks. But with the right attorney, you may still be pleased by the results. 
MSA, Not MESS (Medicare Set Asides in Workers’ Compensation Cases)
October 22nd, 2020
For injured workers eligible for or receiving Medicare, a Medicare Set Aside (MSA) may be required as part of a workers’ comp settlement. Learn more about MSAs. Categories: Work Injuries
Crashing to a Conclusion: Navigating Hurdles on the Way to Settlement
August 13th, 2020
Reaching a settlement in a workers’ comp or personal injury case sometimes requires resolving unanticipated issues. Here’s an example of how that can happen. 
Shouldering the Load (A Primer on Rotator Cuff Injuries)
July 9th, 2020
Rotator cuff injuries can be medically complex. Here’s a primer on what they involve, with a specific work injury case discussed as an example. 
Crisis Management for Businesses During Covid-19 — American Bar Association Webinar
June 11th, 2020
Covid-19 workers’ compensation and business interruption insurance are discussed in a recent ABA webinar about crisis management for businesses during Covid-19. 
Rebutting the Rebuttable Presumption: Covid-19 & Workers’ Compensation
May 7th, 2020
Learn why a recent rule reversal by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission makes coronavirus Covid-19 claims difficult to prove for infected workers. 
Insurance Scams in Personal Injury Cases (Why You Should Never Exaggerate Injuries)
January 9th, 2020
If you might have a personal injury case, the worst thing you can do is exaggerate or falsify the extent of your injuries. Insurance scams will ruin your case. Practice Areas
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