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

  • Mission
  • Practice Areas
    • Construction Negligence
    • Dog Bites
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Personal Injury
    • Premises Liability
    • Product Liability
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Wrongful Death
  • Attorneys
    • Brian J. McManus, Sr.
    • Brian McManus, Jr.
    • Mark Connolly
    • Michael N. Folga
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  • Blog
  • Español

What You Should Do If You’re Injured at Work

February 10, 2020 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 […]

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Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials

February 6, 2020 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 […]

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What Is Workers’ Compensation Law?

February 3, 2020 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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Settlement vs. Jury Verdict in a Personal Injury Case

September 19, 2019 McManus

With any personal injury case, we begin working on the case knowing in advance that it may go to trial. Unlike some law firms, we never go for the quick settlement and are always prepared go the distance.  We are always ready to present your case to a jury if that’s what needs to be […]

Personal Injury

Why is it important to have an experienced car accident lawyer?

September 16, 2019 McManus

It’s critically important that you seek out an experienced car accident lawyer if you’ve been injured by another driver or as a passenger in Illinois. You want to have an experienced car accident lawyer advise you in advance on how to successfully navigate your case.  An experienced attorney will advise of any pitfalls that exist […]

Car Accident, Personal Injury

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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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Recent Posts

  • Does my employer have to keep my job open while I’m out on temporary disability?
  • Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Uninsured Employers
  • Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Third-Party Actions
  • Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements
  • Do I Need a Lawyer If I Am Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

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