Brian J. McManus & Associates, LTD

Brian J. McManus & Associates, LTD

Small law firm in downtown Chicago

(312) 346-8210

Demanding Justice and
Protecting Your Rights

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  • Practice Areas
    • Construction Negligence
    • Dog Bites
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Personal Injury
    • Premises Liability
    • Product Liability
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Wrongful Death
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    • Brian J. McManus, Sr.
    • Brian McManus, Jr.
    • Michael N. Folga
    • Fred W. Ellison, Jr.
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Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements

May 17, 2021 McManus

How is the lump sum settlement that an injured worker receives at the conclusion of a workers’ compensation case calculated in Illinois? Every workplace injury case is different. A lot of it depends on what your condition is at the conclusion of your medical care and treatment. Are you returned to work full duty by […]

Personal Injury, workers' compensation

Do I Need a Lawyer If I Am Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

April 13, 2021 McManus

If you are injured in the workplace in Illinois to the extent that you are missing work or needing medical treatment, it’s imperative to have an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer – even if the employer is paying your workers’ compensation benefits and approving medical treatment after you made your claim. You need a workers’ compensation […]

workers' compensation

What You Should Do If You’re Injured at Work

March 10, 2021 McManus

There are three critical things to do after being hurt at work. First, report the actual accident to the employer. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act , the injury employee has 45 days to provide notice to their employer. If you don’t do that, it could be a complete defense afforded to the employer. The second […]

workers' compensation

Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials

February 6, 2021 McManus

Before you make your claim to the workers’ compensation insurance company, you should have an experienced lawyer on your side or at least to have consulted with one about your rights. There are various circumstances that an employer may have to determine to assess if it is a compensable accident or a compensable accident up […]

Personal Injury, workers' compensation

What Is Workers’ Compensation Law?

January 3, 2021 McManus

Workers’ compensation (often referred to as “workers’ comp”) law in Illinois is a law that governs when employees are injured while at work in a “compensable” accident. Injured workers are mainly entitled to three benefits (assuming there is a compensable case): The employer is going to pay them temporary total disability—two-thirds of their average weekly […]

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Brian J. McManus & Associates, LTD.
33 North LaSalle St., Suite 1210
Chicago, IL. 60602

(312) 346-8210 phone
(877) 346-8211 toll-free
(312) 346-8565 fax

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  • Premises Liability Cases and Liens
  • When Should I Retain an Attorney if I am Injured by Another’s Negligence?
  • Common Defenses in Premises Liability Cases
  • Evidence and Discovery in Premises Liability Cases
  • Premises Liability: Statute of Limitations, Responsible Parties and Strategy

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