34 workers' compensation attorneys practise in Chicago. Claims are decided by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission rather than by a court, and the Commission holds hearings in Chicago as well as at regional sites.
Illinois lets an injured worker choose two treating physicians and their referral chains — a right that is frequently misstated by employers — and permanency awards are calculated against a statutory schedule. Both points reward representation.
Attorney fees in comp cases are capped by statute as a percentage of the award, so the cost of counsel is predictable. Ask also whether you may have a third-party claim: on construction sites in particular, a case against a contractor or equipment maker can be worth far more than the comp benefits themselves.
Lawyers listed in Chicago also cover Personal Injury (61), Medical Malpractice (47) and Nursing Home Abuse (39). The same practice elsewhere in Illinois: Springfield (6). Across Illinois the directory lists 40 attorneys in this practice; Chicago is 1st by their number among 2 cities.