We see workers' compensation as an opportunity for our clients to develop and strengthen essential employee relations. When workers feel they are being treated fairly, the likelihood of having a workers' compensation claim go to arbitration is greatly reduced. We stress cooperation and rapid pre-suit evaluation to help maintain a friendly and cooperative environment, which ultimately reduces overall costs for our clients. However, we aggressively defend our clients before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission when workers are excessive or unreasonable in their demands. Since we vigorously defend these types of claims, we have earned the respect of the arbitrators and commissioners we appear before. Thus, our appearance at the Commission will usually alert the arbitrator that there may be a substantial problem with the petitioner's claim. Representing all types of employers, our clients range from small businesses to large manufacturers, including carriers, self-insureds and self-insureds with third party administrators.

We handle all types of matters relating to workers' compensation and employer liability. In addition to appearing at every arbitration call and review location, we also handle all of our clients' pre-trial, trial and appellate work and all aspects of trial defense, including investigation and witness preparation. With five offices throughout the State of Illinois, we can provide our clients the unique advantage of working with one defense firm for all of their workers' compensation cases statewide. This economy of size is virtually impossible to obtain when dealing with a number of law firms on a smaller scale. By handling a greater volume of cases for a client, we offer the highest quality legal service at a lower per-case cost. A client who retains multiple law firms throughout the State cannot achieve this type of efficiency.

We are highly regarded within the medical community for our defense of workers' compensation cases, and, due to our extensive experience throughout the State, we are able to provide our clients advice and expertise on specific doctors and medical providers. We also offer in-house seminars and annual presentations on legal trends affecting workers' compensation cases, as well as comprehensive updates on recent cases, rate information and statutory changes. By maintaining a close working relationship with clients, we can help manage their workers' compensation problems to avoid confrontation and promote settlements, while reducing costs through a total awareness of the Illinois workers' compensation environment.

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We feel the continued growth of our workers' compensation practice is a recognition of the quality of service we provide our clients.

 

The degree of expertise and experience at all our geographical locations sets us apart from any other Illinois law firm.

 

We develop complete workers' compensation programs for our clients, working with them step-by-step to build the necessary rapport between employers and employees that is fundamental for enhanced productivity. By doing so, both parties feel comfortable and more willing to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

 

As the costs of doing business continue to rise, it's important for companies operating within the State of Illinois to retain the best workers' compensation representation available. No other Illinois law firm can offer the geographic or personnel advantages that make Heyl Royster the one Illinois law firm to handle all of a client's workers' compensation needs.