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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    • 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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Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Uninsured Employers

February 27, 2020 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 […]

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Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Third-Party Actions

February 24, 2020 McManus

Can I receive workers’ compensation benefits if the accident was the fault of someone other than my employer? If you’ve been injured while working and your injury was due to the negligence of someone or some entity other than your employer you would have both a workers’ compensation case and what is called a “third-party […]

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Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements

February 17, 2020 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 […]

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

February 13, 2020 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 […]

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

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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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