Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck

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

A number of medical studies suggest that Firefighters have a high rate of death from cardiovascular causes and that the most frequent cause of death among firefighters is heart disease rather than burns or smoke inhalation. A…more

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

Anyone who reads this blog regularly will know that one of the hardest things about a worker’s compensation claim is establishing that you had an accident in the first place and that this accident is compensable under the…more

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

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

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

We are often asked how Social Security Disability benefits are impacted by a workers’ compensation settlement. Many of our clients are concerned that they will lose their right to their social security disability benefits. In…more

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

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

Can You Collect Both Social Security Disability and Temporary Total Disability Benefits? Yes, in Illinois you can absolutely collect Social Security Disability and Temporary Total Disability benefits at the same time with…more

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

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

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission awarded benefits to a worker for a heart attack caused as a result of an increased work load. The facts are straight forward. The injured worker was a field operation technician. He…more

Under the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act, you are entitled to three types of benefits.  These are payments related to missed time from work, medical treatment expenses, and permanency.  That sounds…more