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Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck

Do I Need A Lawyer For My Social Security Disability Claim?

This is a question we receive quite frequently. The Social Security Administration does not require you to have an attorney represent you. In fact, you can represent yourself. However, many claimants find using an attorney to be…more

| Administrative Law

Nurse Wins Workers’ Compensation Award For Parking Lot Injury

A recent Illinois Workers’ Compensation decision involving a State of Illinois worker, an icy/slippery parking lot and an authorized break awarded benefits to the injured worker. The facts are interesting and illustrative of the…more

| Labor & Employment Law, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation

Notice of a Work Related Injury to the Employer

As many employers make clear, when you injure yourself at work you must let your employer know about the injury as soon as possible. Many employers have standards such as immediately or within 24 hours. The Illinois Workers’…more

| Labor & Employment Law, Worker’s Compensation

Cell Phones and Driving: New Illinois Laws!

There are three new statutes affecting cell phones and driving. As a service to our clients, we are taking this opportunity to advise you of these new laws…more

| Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law

Your Right To Medical Treatment When Injured on the Job

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act allows an injured worker to select two chains of medical providers at the employer’s expense provided that the services are reasonable and necessary . To illustrate, an employee may choose…more

| Labor & Employment Law, Worker’s Compensation

Can my employer terminate me for filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

It is important to know that if you are hurt on the job, you have an absolute right to file a claim for benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. The injured worker should not fear a repercussion from the employer…more

| Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law, Worker’s Compensation

Do I Need a Lawyer for My Social Security Disability Claim?

This is a question we receive quite frequently. The Social Security Administration does not require you to have an attorney represent you. In fact, you can represent yourself. However, many claimants find using an attorney to be…more

| Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law

Unemployment Benefits impact on a Social Security Disability Claim

It is not unusual for a disabled individual to apply for and receive unemployment benefits while they have a Social Security Disability application pending. As to whether this is advisable is another matter entirely.Receipt of…more

| Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Insurance, Labor &...

Recorded Statements in Workers’ Compensation Claims in Illinois

We are frequently asked the question: “Can the insurance company take a recorded statement from me before benefits are paid in my work injury claim?” The answer is very simple, of course the insurance company representative may…more

| Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law, Worker’s Compensation

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