When we say that every Illinois workers compensation case is different, one big reason is because your course of medical care is not the same as anyone else. Neither is the way the accident is caused, your age, your health background or any possible defenses to the case. Another factor that is really big is
The Law Offices of Michael J. Helfand L.L.C.
I have been an Illinois attorney since 1997, with a focus on workers' compensation matters. In 2001, I started my own law firm because I recognized that the way injured workers were hiring attorneys did not make sense. I saw Chicago lawyers handling cases in southern Illinois. I saw attorneys with no experience handling severe back injuries telling clients they were experts. This, in my opinion, is not in the best interests of the client.
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Illinois Work Comp When The Insurance Company Delays Medical Care
By Mike Helfand
While Illinois is a very worker-friendly and common-sense state when it comes to work comp laws, we don’t pursue every case that we are contacted about. As these cases are taken on a contingency basis, it means you don’t pay a lawyer anything unless the case is successful. If there are clearly strong defenses to…
Suing Your Illinois Divorce Lawyer For Not Getting Life Insurance
If you are looking to see if you have a legal malpractice lawsuit or want to find an Illinois attorney who will sue another attorney, call us any time for free and in confidence at 312-346-5320.
We speak to people every week who want to sue their Illinois attorney. The most common complaint is against…
If Pam Or Angela From “The Office” Got Hurt Planning A Party
By Mike Helfand
When I was in law school in Chicago way back in 1994, I learned a lot. One of most vivid memories is my torts professor giving us examples of how random things could be a tort (injury case). It was great training for becoming a work comp attorney because it has helped me look for…
How A Mechanical Bull Injury Became A Work Comp Case
By Mike Helfand
A caller to our office was injured when they went to a Goose Island bar and rode a mechanical bull. She was out with a group of girlfriends from college and was goaded into getting on the mechanical bull. She had had a glass of wine, but was not inebriated.
While riding the bull she…
Best Spanish Speaking Medical Malpractice Lawyers In Chicago
When people call us for an Illinois medical malpractice lawyer referral, we want to find them the best one for their case. When it comes to Illinois medical malpractice lawsuits, there are a lot of lawyers who say that they handle those cases, but the reality is very few can show a real track…
Getting A Second Legal Opinion In Illinois Workers Comp Cases
By Mike Helfand
When you hire a lawyer in Illinois for a work injury case, the goal should be to work with that lawyer from the beginning of the case until the end. You expect they will do their best for you which includes: communicating with you, explaining your options, making legal maneuvers to secure your benefits, and…
Illinois Work Comp Benefits Not Being Paid? Look For This
By Mike Helfand
In my free time, I’ve coached soccer on and off for over 30 years. I’ve learned so much from other coaches. One of the best things I was ever taught was to look for cues. For example, if you see an opponent turn his hips a certain way, it can be a cue for how…
Three Adjusters On My Work Comp Case. Is That Normal?
By Mike Helfand
We are experienced Illinois work injury attorneys who will talk to you for free. Call us at 312-346-5578 for a free consultation about a work accident anywhere in Illinois.
A really nice caller to our office had an accepted Illinois workers compensation claim. That means her bills were being paid and she was compensated for…
Illinois Work Comp Is No Fault. What Does That Mean
By Mike Helfand
I recently had a call from an injured Illinois worker who couldn’t understand why he had called ten firms and nobody wanted to take his case. He told me “I know the law and that Illinois is a no-fault state so I should have a great case.”
He was correct that Illinois workers’ compensation is…