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Local Representation, Our Team
Over the past 25 years, Black & Jones Attorneys at Law has seen value where other firms have seen limitations—taking on cases other firms dismiss as not financially worthwhile. You were injured at work. You have a story to tell. You deserve a chance to have someone listen to what you went through. You deserve to have your case matter.
What better way to celebrate our 25th anniversary than by sharing the insights and experience we've gained over the years? To mark the occasion, we're answering 25 of the most commonly asked questions we've received—one for each year we've proudly served the Rockford community.
The workers’ compensation process can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Black & Jones, we’re here to offer the support, guidance and strong advocacy you need to navigate this complex system with confidence. Protecting your health and your claim starts with knowing what to do—these tips can help make the process clearer and keep you informed and prepared.
Workers' Comp, Social Security, Local Representation, Our Team
Looking for guidance on navigating workplace injuries and workers’ compensation in Illinois? In celebration of our 25th anniversary, here are our top 10 most-read blog posts—packed with practical tips, legal insights and answers to the questions we hear most from injured workers.
At Black & Jones, we serve Rockford and nearby communities, protecting hardworking individuals who get hurt simply doing their job—because you shouldn’t have to face this complex process alone. Reference this step-by-step checklist to stay on track and give your workers’ compensation claim the best chance of approval.
Workers' Comp, Traveling Employee
In a landmark victory, Black & Jones successfully represented our client, a dedicated union trade worker, in a workers' compensation case against his employer. This case, decided by the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, Workers’ Compensation Commission Division, underscores the rights and classification of union trade workers as traveling employees and their entitlement to benefits if injured traveling to or from the job site.
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