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Phone Outage Notice September 21, 2023
Please be aware that the phones and internet in our office are experiencing temporary outages. If you would like to forward your attorney a detailed voice message please feel free to dial their direct extension in the list below. Philip Bareck 312-499-0316 David...
Will Chat GPT And Chat GPT 4 Help Me Win My Chicago Car Accident Case?
Have you tried using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to win your personal injury case? If you think that these websites will help you against an insurance company, think again. For many people, (AI) used to seem like something that only existed in post-apocalyptic...
Katz Friedman is pleased to announce Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association President Vitas J. Mockaitis has joined our firm.
We are pleased to welcome Vitas J. Mockaitis to Katz Friedman! Katz Friedman is pleased to announce Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association President Vitas J. Mockaitis has joined our firm. Vitas is an experienced and respected trial attorney, whom for over...
Katz Friedman Holiday Calendar
Wednesday, November 24 - Office and Reception Switchboard close at 3:30pm cst Thursday, November 25th - Closed Friday, November 26th - Closed Thursday, December 23rd - Office and Reception Switchboard Close at 3:30pm cst Friday, December 24th - Closed Thursday,...
Katz Friedman Trusted & Resilient for Over 67 Years
As many of you know, our firm has been around for two-thirds of a century, well before the web, smart phones and electric cars. It has been our privilege to represent labor unions, workers, the injured and the disabled throughout the State of Illinois and in our...
What happens if my employer goes out of business during my worker’s compensation claim?
Unfortunately, given the current health crisis due to Covid-19/Coronavirus, many companies and employers are facing financial difficulties. Injured workers are understandably concerned about what will happen to their claims if their employers go out of business. Don't...
Work Comp Boot Camp
Are you new to or simply need a refresher in handling Workers' Compensation claims for either Petitioners or Respondents? Great news! Our very own Partner Philip Bareck will be a presenter for The Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education's Annual Work Comp...
Nursing Home Employees Are Filing Workers Compensation Cases With Chicago Lawyers Due To Covid Deaths
Many states, including Illinois, are gradually beginning to ease their COVID-19 restrictions. Chicago is now allowing bars and breweries to open for outdoor service only. Nevertheless, the existential threat that COVID-19 presents is far from over, and scores of...
While their patients grasp for oxygen, respiratory therapists are at a high risk for contracting COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain hospitals and stretch already thin staffing resources, Governor Pritzker has asked retired healthcare workers to aid in the fight against the Coronavirus. “We’re in the middle of a battle, and we need reinforcements,”...