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...
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Brent Eames interviewed on cbs chicago news regarding north chicago disabled officer recall
“As we previously reported, Attorney Brent Eames was retained to represents 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…
“As we previously reported, Attorney Brent Eames was retained to represents 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…
Eames Law Group Attorneys Appointed to Serve on ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section Council
by Brent Eames | May 18, 2023 | Eames News
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...
Proposed Legislation Would Affect Firefighters with PTSD
by Brent Eames | Feb 25, 2023 | New Legislation
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'...
When is the Deadline to Apply for a Disability Pension?
by Brent Eames | Feb 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
What is an Emergency Situation Under PSEBA?
by Brent Eames | Oct 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
Will Workers’ Compensation Pay for a Scar?
by Brent Eames | Oct 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
Victory at Trial: Attorney Brent Eames Wins Permanent Total Disability Award for Injured Client
by Brent Eames | Dec 11, 2021 | Eames News
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...
How to Handle Giving Your Employer Notice of a Work Accident
by Brent Eames | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is regarding what is required when it comes to reporting a work accident or injury to their employer. Although the requirements of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act are relatively lax...
Is somebody watching me? A guide to surveillance in work comp cases.
by Brent Eames | Oct 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Technology seems to be advancing on a daily basis across the country. Whether it’s higher powered cameras or GPS tracking technology, it is becoming nearly impossible for people to stay completely off the grid. It should come as no surprise that when big dollars...
Injured While Exercising on Duty. Is that Work Comp?
by Brent Eames | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many municipalities across Illinois have requirements for police officers and firefighters to maintain physical fitness requirements in order to stay in good standing in their departments. Studies have indicated that physically active employees are generally less...