Case History
If you are injured at work, you are entitled to receive benefits under Illinois law. These benefits are: (1) weekly wages while you are unable to work, (2) all reasonable and necessary medical services and (3) a settlement for your injury. You can't lose your job for filing a workers' compensation claim. Illinois Law makes it unlawful for any employer to fire a worker because they were injured on the job and filed a workers’ compensation claim.
In addition to your Workers’ Compensation benefit, it may be possible to recover damages from parties, other than your employer, who were responsible for your injuries. Third party actions typically arise from the negligence of others, unsafe products or machinery or medical malpractice.
When an injured worker has finished treating and has returned to work, he is entitled to a tax-free settlement for their injury. It is from
this settlement that our office collects a fee. Our office does not get paid until and unless you receive a settlement. You do not pay our firm in advance to work on your case. We get paid from the proceeds of your settlement. The following is a sample of settlements our office has
obtained for union members, service employees and government workers.
Do not take off work to schedule an appointment with our office - we will meet at your convenience!
Unions
Profession |
Case |
Injury |
Settlement |
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Boilermaker | James Thomas v. Scheck Mechanical | Leg | $225,000.00 |
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Cement Mason | Mark Sondag v. Mid-Illinois Company | Arm | $221,000.00 |
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Ironworker | Joe Fickas v. Babcock & Wilcox | Arm | $165,000.00 |
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Laborer | Vinnie Barbee v. Wilkins Insulation | Leg | $225,000.00 |
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Roofer | John Kelso v. Industrial Services | Back | $150,000.00 |
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Painter | Vicki Ettinger v. Associated Constructor | Arm | $185,000.00 |
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Teamster | Robbie Calhoun v. United Parcel Service | Back | $153,000.00 |
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Electrician | Michael Schnieder v. General Contractors | Multiple | $649,000.00 |
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Glazier | Paul O’Brien v. O’Brien Glass | Back | $180,000.00 |
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Pipefitter | Stuart McKittrick v. Freitag-Weinhardt | Hand | $175,000.00 |
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Elevator Const. | Michael Sloan v. Otis Elevator | Back | $125,000.00 |
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Bricklayer | John Koehler v. Evans Mason | Neck | $47,500.00 |
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Bakery Worker | Stephen Smith v. Lewis Brothers Bakery | Arm | $135,000.00 |
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Carpenters | Elliot Brown v. Tile Specialists | Back | $224,471.00 |
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Coal Miner | Donald Timo v. Freeman United Coal | Foot | $134,000.00 |
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United Auto Workers | Randy Brose v. Caterpillar Tractor | Leg | $150,000.00 |
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Meat Cutter | Delbert Powell v. Heinkels Packing | Neck & Arm | $250,000.00 |
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Operating Engineers | Sam McClure v. OMNI Erectors | Neck | $150,000.00 |
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Sheetmetal | Michael Nixon v. Certified Testing | Leg | $206,000.00 |
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Industrial Worker | Merlin B. v. Archer Daniels Midland | Hand & Arm | $59,084.00 |
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Cashier | Sherry Dougherty v. Schnuck’s Markets | Knee | $10,000.00 |
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City Bus Driver | Donna Wills v. Decatur Public Transit | Arm | $19,216.00 |
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Machinists | Steven McKinney v. City of Springfield | Leg | $21,649.00 |
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Goverment Employee | Jill Hasely v. Logan Correctional Center | Back | $120,781.00 |
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Goverment Employee | Faroan Guarjardo v. State of Illinois | Back | $100,000.00 |
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Mechanic | John Beecraft v. Central Management Srvcs | Back | $90,000.00 |
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Nurse | Antoinette Cridell v. Westminister Village | Arm | $13,164.00 |
Service Industries
Profession |
Case |
Injury |
Settlement |
| Greeter | Jewli Turner v. Wal-Mart | Arm | $10,120.00 |
| Sales Associate | Esta Roegge v. Wal-mart | Shoulder | $17,317.00 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Cyndi Stone v. Modern Care Convalescent Care | Back | $8,985.00 |
| Geek Squad | Thomas Volk v. Best Buy | Leg | $9,883.00 |
| Police Officer | Dennis Smith v. City of Taylorville | Back | $130,000.00 |
| Cook | Jerry McCullum v. TGI Fridays | Back | $120,000.00 |
| Maid | Thenda Thompson v. Holiday Inn | Concussion | $5,229.00 |
| Temporary Worker | Mary Lomelino v. Adeco Employment Srvcs | Arm | $8,334.00 |
| Garbage Man | Gordon Walker v. Lake Area Disposal | Back | $4,000.00 |
| Furniture Mover | Josh Stephens v. Moscardelli Moving | Low Back | $25,000.00 |
| Retail Clerk | Karen Sanders v. Office Max | Arm | $4,750.00 |
| Maid | Cherri Simmons v. LaQuinta Inn | Back | $4,821.00 |
| Waitress | Elizabeth Schweitzer v. Cracker Barrel | Leg | $5,833.00 |
| Cook | Juanita Trimmer v. Steak n Shake | Back | $5,635.00 |
| Sales Associate | Bryan Washburn v. AutoZone | Arm | $19,699.00 |
| Bus Driver | Donald Watson v. Green River Lines | Arm | $25,000.00 |
| Convenience Store Mgr. | Michael Walsh v. Southside Fuel Cener | Back | $222,000.00 |
| Optician | Martha Anderson v. Lens Crafters | Neck | $18,250.00 |
| Assistant Manager | Charles Arnold v. Walgreens | Back | $3,202.50 |
| Bartender | Phyllis Bridges v. Fraternal Order of the Eagels | Back | $30,000.00 |
| Waitress | Lytisha Borglum v. Olive Garden | Back | $2,679.00 |
| Nurse | Pamella Orr v. Favorite Health Care Staffing | Knee | $245,000.00 |
| Secretary | Cheryl Conrad v. Exxon Mobile | Knee | $214,568.00 |
| Fast Food | Carroll Dalton v. McDonalds | Finger | $2,000.00 |
| Janitor | Ralph Edward v. Hampton Inn | Hand | $8,302.00 |
| Sales Clerk | James England v. H-Haul | Back | $21,805.00 |
| Factory Worker | Patrick Evan v. Kraft Foods | Leg | $48,578.00 |
| Veterinary Asst. | Sheri Holohan v. Fairview Animal Hosp. | Knee | $22,000.00 |
| Delivery Driver | Steve Isbell v. Mel-O-Cream Doughnuts | Back | $27,000.00 |
| Maid | Julia Lafayette v. Holiday Inn | Hand | $10,773.00 |
| Police Officer | Ben Jackson v. City of Virden | Knee | $17,518.00 |
| Pizza Delivery Man | William Lawless v. Pizza Hut | Back | $41,000.00 |
| Temporary Worker | Greg Morris v. Labor Ready | Back | $41,000.00 |
| Landscaper | Sean Patterson v. The Other Side Lawn Care | Hands | $19,000.00 |
| Sales Clerk | Susan Renton v. Rent-A-Center | Back | $17,607.00 |
| Delivery Driver | Greg Rhoton v. Federal Express | Ankle | $15,559.00 |
| Cashier | Kenneth Rutherford v. Aldi Foods | Foot | $4,551.00 |
| Mechanic | Kurt Willoughby v. Dennison Ford | Arm | $44,593.00 |
Government
Client |
Government Agency |
Injury |
Tax Free Cash Settlement |
| Thomas D. | Cook County Sheriff’s Department - WC 038551 | Ankle | $20,000.00 |
| William K. | Illinois Department of Agriculture - Wheaton - WC001890 | Rotator Cuff Tear | $31,098.00 |
| John M. | Adams County - WC 62396 | Neck and Back | $100,000.00 |
| Robert V. | State of Illinois Central Mgmt. Services - WC 061540 | Knee and Back | $90,000.00 |
| Vanessa T. | Illinois School for the Deaf - WC 046492 | Low Back | $61,439.00 |
| Kevin T. | Illinois Secretary of State - WC 046492 | Low Back | $65,000.00 |
| Janet C. | University of Illinois - WC 69628 | Neck | $54,270.00 |
