Workers' Compensation

Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd., was founded to defend employers and insurers in hearings before the Illinois Industrial Commission and Illinois state courts. Our workers’ compensation practice continues to experience strong growth. It includes representation of
companies and insurance carriers across a diverse spectrum of industries, representing heavy and light manufacturing, aviation, food product processing and distribution, construction, ground transportation, retail, service and healthcare industries. We also represent a
number of non-profit organizations, including the Illinois Risk Management Association and the Archdiocese of Chicago.

We provide our clients with effective counsel in all aspects of managing, investigating and defending workers’ compensation claims. Attorneys at Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd, receive a substantial amount of training from our most experienced partners, and, we encourage the development and continuation of mentor relationships. We monitor the latest Illinois Workers’ Compensation case law and our attorneys advise legislative bodies and Bar Associations on ways to improve the state’s workers’ compensation system. This in-depth legal knowledge enables us to better advise our clients how to successfully defend workers’ compensation claims. At Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd., we have handled thousands of matters before the Illinois Industrial Commission, giving each case the care and attention it deserves to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected. Our attorneys emphasize early evaluation of claims and allegations, and we quickly return the best strategy for dealing with trial, settlement, potential costs and closure.

Workers’ compensation claims can be a substantial cost for employers and insurers. At Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd., we have unsurpassed experience at minimizing that cost by effective claims analysis and management, settling for the minimum amount practical and litigating to prevent unjustified awards where necessary. We continue to use our knowledge of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation system to provide solutions to our clients’ needs.

Our Departments/
Industries Served

Workers' Compensation
Civil Litigation
Commercial Disputes
Construction Disputes
Employment Law
Fire and Explosion
Governmental Relations
Personal Injury and Property Damage
Industry-wide Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Subrogation and Insurance Recovery
International Representation