by Brent Eames | Jan 27, 2021 | Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
Have you recently suffered an injury on the job? Do you wonder how long it would take to reach favorable workers’ comp settlement amounts for your accident? If so, then you need to learn more about the overall process regarding workers’ compensation...
by Brent Eames | Jan 22, 2021 | ELG Updates, Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
As we previously reported, Attorney Brent Eames was retained to represent seven disabled police officers from the City of North Chicago after the City attempted to recall them all to active duty as a result of an alleged emergency which resulted from what was claimed...
by Brent Eames | Jan 14, 2021 | Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
As we have previously reported, last year, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law an expansion of the benefits afforded to injured first responders and front line workers under the the Workers’ Compensation Act. This amendment created a presumption in favor of...
by Brent Eames | Dec 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Every day, 14 construction workers in the United States die, on average. A third of these deaths are falls, more than any other category of injury in construction accidents. As we head into the winter months, workers should be aware of the dangers on job...
by Brent Eames | Dec 30, 2020 | Police & Firefighter Injuries, Workers' Compensation
If you were recently involved in a workplace accident that led to an injury, then you’re probably asking yourself several questions. What should I expect from this process? How long will it take to complete? Can I return to work after a workers’ comp...
