Chicago, Illinois Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Attorneys

Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck

77 West Washington Street
20th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60602
USA

(312) 263-6330 or(800) 444-1525

(312) 372-5555

www.kfeej.com

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At Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck, the experienced Illinois workers' compensation and personal injury lawyers have serviced the legal needs of our clients for over 50 years.

Our results-oriented firm is focused on providing legal representation for workers’ compensation, personal injury, labor and employment and Social Security Disability litigation throughout the state of Illinois.

We represent several major labor unions as well as individuals in cases concerning employment rights. Our attorneys are results oriented and dedicated to providing superior client service for every case. Whether you meet with one of our Chicago personal injury lawyers or Quincy workers' compensation attorneys, you can be sure your case will be handled professionally and your interests protected.

We are an AV-rated law firm, which means that our experienced Illinois workers' compensation and Chicago injury lawyers have established a reputation as the most knowledgeable and ethical attorneys among our peers. Additionally, five of our attorneys are Illinois Super Lawyers and four are rated “Best Lawyers in America.” When you choose our firm to represent you, you can rest assured that you are represented by one of the most highly rated and well respected firms in Illinois. We are the Chicago injury lawyers that other lawyers seek out for legal representation.

If you have been injured at work or outside of work, it’s important to hire a Chicago work injury attorney who travels throughout the state to aggressively and diligently advocate for your rights. Our experienced Illinois workers' compensation attorneys are well known for their negotiation skills and litigation ability as well as their exceptional knowledge of the law. We have a sincere commitment to providing clients with the best possible legal advice and service, and we work tirelessly to maximize our client’s recovery.

Year this Office was Established: 1954

Areas of Law

Additional Areas of Law: Emergency Room Errors; Nursing Malpractice; Radiological Misdiagnosis or Missed Diagnosis; Transplant Errors.

Areas of Law Description

Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck offers superior legal representation in a number of practice areas including:

- Workers' Compensation

By law every business must carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect their employees if they sustain an injury or illness at work. When workers file workers’ compensation claims they are suing the insurer not their employer. Not all injuries and illnesses are covered by workers’ compensation insurance and insurers do not always settle claims fairly. Hiring an attorney ensures your rights are protected. Our firm has successfully prosecuted thousands of workers’ compensation cases. We only represent the injured worker.

- Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident as the result of the negligence or recklessness of another individual or business, you are entitled to bring a civil case for monetary damages. The law firm of Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck, has practiced in the area of personal injury law for decades. Our attorneys are highly experienced handling a wide range of personal injury cases.

* Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries are usually described as those that have a severe and long-term impact on the victim’s life. These injuries include: Loss of limbs; Paralysis; Severe burns; Back and neck traumas; Brain injuries; Death. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a catastrophic injury, it is critically important to hire an attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in this area of personal injury law. Our attorneys are leaders in this field and have a long history of winning maximum damages for our clients.

* Medical Malpractice

Illinois Medical malpractice lawsuits occur when a patient suffers personal injury or death due to the negligent actions of a doctor, hospital, nurse, or other medical provider. Medical malpractice cases can be difficult to win; attorneys must have the financial resources, a great deal of medical knowledge and legal expertise to prosecute them successfully.

* Truck Accidents

Accidents that involve commercial trucks are often more complex than common automobile accidents. Because of the size and weight of commercial trucks, these accidents typically result in more serious injuries including catastrophic injuries. Additionally, there are often more potential defendants in truck accidents. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident with a commercial truck, it’s important to seek immediate legal representation from a knowledgeable attorney practiced in personal injury law.

* Automobile Accidents

Over 400,000 automobile accidents happen on Illinois roads every year. Of those, more than 90,000 will result in injuries and more than 1,000 in deaths. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an automobile accident, it’s critically important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you. Insurance companies do not seek to provide just compensation; they seek to minimize payouts on claims. At Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck, our attorneys fight against this practice to ensure our clients receive the compensation they are entitled to under the law.

* Aviation Accidents

Unfortunately, aviation accidents often result in death or catastrophic injuries. Consequently, these cases typically involve large settlements or verdicts. By the same turn, it can be challenging to prove liability. If you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident, it’s important to immediately hire a personal injury attorney practiced in this area of the law.

* Construction Accidents

Those who work at a construction site are exposed to numerous health and safety risks on a daily basis. Every year thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in Illinois. Under Illinois law, construction workers have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim for a work-related injury. These claims restrict the amount and type of compensation workers can receive and prohibit workers from suing their employers.

- Social Security Disability

If you cannot work because of an injury or illness that is expected to last at least a year, you may be entitled to benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Obtaining these benefits, however, can be a difficult process that often ends in denial. Our knowledgeable attorneys can represent your case before the Administrative Law Judge and help win a favorable decision.

- Labor Union Disputes

Our firm represents several major labor unions, and our attorneys have been involved in some of the most significant labor disputes in the last several decades. Our experience in representing labor unions has been invaluable in helping us successfully prosecute workers’ compensation cases.

- False Claims Act

Commonly known as “whistleblower” lawsuits; these cases involve individuals (Relators) who file lawsuits on behalf of the government. Under the False Claims Act, the Relator must have knowledge that the defendant has engaged in fraud against the government. A small percentage of our practice is focused on these claims.

- Employee Rights Claims

We represent employees in cases that involve failure to pay overtime earnings, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights, sexual harassment, discrimination, and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claims.

Attorneys

	Mr. Philip A. Bareck Attorney Employment, Health Care and Social, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury		Mr. David M. Barish Attorney Workers Compensation
	Mr. Frank J. Bertuca Attorney Litigation, Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries		Mr. Jason Carroll Attorney Litigation, Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries
	Mr. Warren Eagle Attorney Employment, Health Care and Social, Litigation, Personal Injury		Mr. Stanley Eisenstein Attorney Employment, Litigation, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury
	Ms. Deborah Weiss Fertel Attorney Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries		Ms. Martha A. Garcia Attorney Employment, Workers Compensation
	Mr. Christopher J. Johnson Attorney Personal Injury, Workers Compensation		Mr. Richard K. Johnson Attorney Employment, Litigation, Personal Injury
	Mr. Harold A. Katz Attorney Employment, Health Care and Social, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury		Mr. Christopher W. Mose Attorney Litigation, Workers Compensation
	Ms. Nancy J. Shepard Attorney Workers Compensation		Mr. Jon C. Walker Attorney Litigation, Workplace Injuries