Getting
the benefits
Fire fighter Injury Lawyer
PROTECTING YOUR BENEFITS
Brent Eames has represented dozens of fire fighters throughout Illinois and is prepared to represent you. He’s an established fire fighter injury lawyer with a proven track record. Getting the benefits you’re entitled to isn’t as easy as they make you think- hiring us means someone has your back.
FIRE FIGHTER
INJURIES
For fire fighters, a disability which results from an act On-Duty provides significant benefits. Fire fighters employed outside of Chicago, a Line-Of-Duty Disability Pension qualifies them to receive benefits. Fire fighters outside of Chicago will amount to 65% of their salary. Those employed in Chicago are entitled to 75% of their salaries while injured in the Line-Of-Duty
Qualifying for a Line-Of-Duty Pension requires the injured fire fighter to submit a formal application with the pension board. The pension board will conduct a hearing and make a determination as to whether the employee qualifies for the Line-Of-Duty Pension. They will also decide whether the employee is qualified as disabled, and whether it was the result of an act of duty.
Having a difficult time getting the benefits you’re entitled to? Brent Eames is an experienced fire fighter injury lawyer ready to help.
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Fire fighter Benefits For Injuries In The Line of Duty
The Public Employee
Disability Act (PEDA) is an
Illinois law which provides
financial protection for
fire fighters who suffer the
misfortune of being injured
in the line of duty.
01.
Qualified Line-Of-Duty fire fighters are entitled to 65%-75% of their salary
02.
The Line-Of-Duty benefits are contemplated by the IRS, and thus should be tax-free benefits.
03.
Injured fire fighters who collect benefits are still able to seek employment without disrupting their pension.
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FIRE FIGHTER
LINE OF DUTY DEATHS
The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) is an Illinois law that provides a lifetime of employer funded insurance benefits for fire fighters that are injured or killed in the Line-Of-Duty
This benefit is also provided for the injured or deceased employee’s spouse and any dependent children. In order to qualify, the catastrophic injury must have occurred under one of the following circumstances:
01.
the officer’s response to fresh pursuit;
02.
the officer’s response to what is reasonably believed to be an emergency;
03.
an unlawful act perpetrated by another;
04.
During the investigation of a criminal act;
05.
training
exercises may
qualify as an
emergency
situation.
ILLINOIS FIRE FIGHTER BENEFITS
Fire fighter Injury
Lawyer For Workers’
Compensation
Fire fighters who qualify for Workers’ Compensation are entitled to payment of
medical expenses and payment of temporary disability benefits.
Payment of Medical Expenses
Medical expenses which are reasonable and related to the employee’s work injury.
Payment of Appropriate Sum
PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT RESULTING FROM THE WORK INJURY WILL RESULT IN APPROPRIATE PAYMENT
Total Temporary Disability Benefits
Payment of total temporary disability benefits (TTD) for the entire time the injured employee is unable to work for his or her employer due to the work injury. (These payments are 2/3 of the employee’s average weekly wage tax free.)
IL Workers’ Compensation Act
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCA) is a law which provides befits to just about all workers in Illinois who suffer injuries. The injuries must arise out of and occur in the course of their employment.
Fire fighter Lawyer
for Disability, Pensions
& Employee Benefits
Most fire fighters in Illinois who suffer a work-related injury are entitled to apply for and receive benefits pursuant to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. This act includes payment of medical expenses, and payment of temporary disability benefits while recovering from their injury. There is also an appropriate award for permanent impairment as a result of the injury.
Pensions & Disability Pensions
The Illinois Pension Code contains special provisions providing benefits to fire fighters who have become disabled and can no longer perform their professional duties. The Code contains provisions providing benefits for both disabilities which result from line-of-duty incidents, as well as not-on-duty incidents
On-Duty &
Off-Duty
Both On-Duty and Off-Duty police officers qualify to receive benefits from the Illinois Pension Code. Officers injured in the Line-Of-Duty are entitled to 65%-75% of their salaries, while fire fighters injured Not-On-Duty are entitled to 50% of their salaries.
Public Safety Employee Benefits
The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) is an Illinois law that provides a lifetime of employer funded insurance benefits for police officers that are injured or killed in the line-of-duty
Public Employees Disability Act
The Public Employees Disability Act (PEDA) is an Illinois law which provides financial protection for police officers who suffer the misfortune of being injured in the line of duty. These benefits last for one full year.
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Injury Attorney!
Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns regarding your injury, your case, and
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