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.
    • Michael N. Folga
    • Fred W. Ellison, Jr.
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Does my employer have to keep my job open while I’m out on temporary disability?

August 16, 2021 McManus

No, they do not in Illinois unless your job is protected by a collective bargaining agreement or some other contractual provision. While your employer does not have an obligation to keep your job for you if you are disabled on account of a workplace injury they still have an obligation to pay you your workers’ […]

Personal Injury, workers' compensation

Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Uninsured Employers

July 27, 2021 McManus

What if I make a claim against my employer for a workplace injury and I find out they don’t have insurance? If you are injured in the workplace, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your lost wages and medical bills paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company as well as a lump […]

Personal Injury, workers' compensation

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

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

Settlement vs. Jury Verdict in a Personal Injury Case

December 19, 2020 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

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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

  • Common Defenses in Premises Liability Cases
  • Evidence and Discovery in Premises Liability Cases
  • Premises Liability: Statute of Limitations, Responsible Parties and Strategy
  • What Types of Damages May I Be Entitled to as a Result of a Premises Liability Accident?
  • What is Actual Notice and Constructive Notice in Premises Liability Cases?

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