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.