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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...
Recently, Attorney Brent Eames obtained an award of a line of duty disability pension under Article III of the Pension Code on behalf of a police sergeant who suffered disabling injuries due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection. Given the legal standards...
Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, Brent Eames, obtained a victory at trial this week on behalf of an injured client who suffered a severe spine injury at work, which will require a fusion surgery. This victory not only includes all owed medical benefits and...
As a first responder, hiring a workers’ compensation attorney can be crucial when you’ve been injured on the job. It is essential to understand when you should hire a workers’ comp attorney and how they can help you. This article discusses the right time to lawyer up...
We are proud to announce that Brent Eames and Olga Beznashchuk have both been appointed to serve on the Workers’ Compensation Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association. Attorney Brent Eames is a long-standing member of the Workers’ Compensation Section...
Recently, a bill was introduced by Representative Kam Buckner which could provide a tremendous impact for firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Keep reading to learn more from top workers'...
A common question which we frequently receive from our firefighter and police officer clients is when would be the best time to apply for a disability pension? The answer will often vary on a case-by-case basis. However, there is one important piece of advice which we...
The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (820 ILCS 320/1) is an Illinois law which provides for the payment of the full premium of an employer’s health insurance plan for firefighters and police officers who suffer catastrophic injuries or are killed in the line of...
One of the core purposes of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is to compensate injured workers for the loss of income caused by a work-related injury or illness. When it comes to settling cases, much of the focus will be on permanent work restrictions, and future...
Awards of permanent total disability are the largest which the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act can provide. If you are found to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of a work injury, you will be entitled to two-thirds of your average weekly...