At the Law Office of Mitchell A. Kline, we understand the trepidation that comes with the decision to file a workers' compensation claim. The fear of repercussions, from job loss to future employment [...]
Workers' compensation is a lifeline for employees who have suffered injuries in the course of their employment. It provides financial security while you recover and plan your return to work. However, [...]
Minor injuries sustained in the workplace, like cuts or bruises, may seem inconsequential. Yet, even small injuries have a risk of complications down the line, so employees should consider reporting t[...]
Since 2013, the initial workers’ compensation claim denial rate, which was already high, has increased by 20%. Many Claims Examiners deny claims for technical reasons, such as a failure to submit t[...]
Mitch Kline recently won an appeal in the Illinois Appellate Court. The case was against the Chicago Pension Board. Mitch was representing a Chicago police officer, who had worked fifteen years[...]
About a hundred years ago, workers and management agreed on the Grand Bargain. Injured workers gave up their right to sue in court. Management funded a no-fault insurance system which sped financial r[...]