McHargue & Jones, LLC

06/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome **Thomas M. Connelly** to McHargue & Jones as a **Chicago personal injury trial lawyer and partner**.

Tom represents people and families in serious injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, uninsured and underinsured motorists, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims.

He also brings valuable experience to cases where a workplace accident may involve both workers’ compensation benefits and a separate personal injury claim — including delivery driver crashes, unsafe property injuries, dog bites during work, construction site accidents, and other injuries caused by someone outside the employer.

Tom was born and raised on the North Side of Chicago and has dedicated his legal career to representing injured people throughout Chicago, Cook County, the surrounding suburbs, and across Illinois.

We’re proud to have him on the McHargue & Jones team as we continue fighting for injured workers and accident victims.

Learn more about Tom here:
https://mcharguelaw.com/attorney/thomas-m-connelly/

05/19/2026

Injured at work in Chicago or Cook County?

Workers’ comp disputes in Chicago may involve denied claims, stopped checks, denied surgery, IME disputes, light-duty problems, or unfair settlement offers. Some cases need to be prepared for hearing before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

McHargue & Jones represents injured workers in Chicago and Cook County, including warehouse workers, factory workers, drivers, healthcare workers, construction workers, and office workers.

Learn more about our Illinois workers’ compensation lawyers: https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.

Hurt at work in Chicago? McHargue & Jones helps injured workers recover medical benefits, TTD checks, and workers’ comp settlements. Free consultation.

05/04/2026

The insurance company denied neck surgery after an IME. We fought back and won.

In this real Illinois workers’ comp case study, a packing-plant worker needed cervical spine surgery, but the insurance company disputed causation, denied treatment, challenged TTD, and relied on an IME doctor.

McHargue & Jones took the treating surgeon’s deposition, cross-examined the IME doctor, tried the case before the IWCC, won surgery, TTD, medical bills, and back pay — then defended the win through multiple appeals.

This is why trial preparation matters. A denied surgery is not always the end of the case.

Read the case study here:
https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/denied-neck-surgery-ime-workers-comp-trial-appeal-win/

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, medical evidence, and applicable law.

05/01/2026

“Will my workers’ comp case go to trial?”

That is one of the most common questions injured workers ask once a case becomes disputed.

The honest answer: most Illinois workers’ comp cases do not end in a full trial. But many cases still need pressure — a hearing request, a 19(b) petition, doctor depositions, IME challenges, or serious preparation — before the insurance company finally approves treatment, restarts checks, or makes a fair offer.

Matthew Jones explains what happens when a workers’ comp case moves toward trial, whether you may have to testify, and why preparation can matter even if the case eventually settles.

Read the article here:
https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/will-my-workers-comp-case-go-to-trial-illinois/

No fee unless we recover for you.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

04/27/2026

Most Illinois workers’ comp cases do not go all the way to trial — but some cases need to be prepared like they will.

If your surgery was denied, your TTD checks stopped, the insurance company is relying on an IME, or the settlement offer is unfair, a hearing before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission may become necessary.

We put together a full guide explaining what happens at an Illinois workers’ comp hearing or trial, including Section 19(b) hearings, doctor depositions, IME disputes, testimony, appeals, and trial vs. settlement strategy.

Read the guide here:
https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/workers-compensation-illinois-workers-comp-hearing-trial/

McHargue & Jones represents injured workers throughout Illinois. No fee unless we recover for you.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

02/28/2026

Got hurt working through a temp agency in Illinois?

The factory says you’re not their employee.
The staffing agency says you didn’t report it fast enough.

So who’s responsible?

Temp workers are usually covered by workers’ comp—but these cases get denied all the time for “delayed reporting.”

If this happened to you (or someone you know), read this 👇
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📞 Free consultation | (312) 739-0000
Se habla español.

02/06/2026

🚨 Workers’ Comp Trial Win in Illinois 🚨

In a recent Joliet IWCC case, our client (a landscaper in his 30s) fell off a ladder at work and later needed a hip replacement surgery. He was working full duty and pain-free before the accident, but workers’ comp denied the claim as “pre-existing” and refused benefits.

We took the case to trial under Section 19(b), presented treating doctor testimony, and the arbitrator ruled in our client’s favor—ordering surgery approval and back pay benefits.

This was a Spanish-speaking client, and attorney Matthew C. Jones (fluent in Spanish) handled the trial to ensure his story was fully heard.

📍 Read more: https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/joliet-iwcc-section-19b-trial-win-hip-replacement/

12/30/2025

Still waiting on your workers’ comp case?

Many Illinois workers don’t realize that settlement timing depends on medical treatment, restrictions, and leverage — not just how long ago the injury happened.

We explain the real workers’ comp settlement timeline here:
👉https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/when-will-my-workers-comp-case-settle-in-illinois-how-long-it-takes-whether-youll-get-a-settlement-offer-and-if-you-need-a-lawyer/

12/18/2025

Teachers are being attacked at school more often than many people realize.
If you were injured during an assault or physical altercation with a student—whether breaking up a fight or trying to keep others safe—you may be entitled to workers’ compensation under Illinois law.

We’ve represented educators dealing with concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and fear of returning to the classroom after incidents like this. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

👉 Learn more about workers’ comp for teachers attacked at school. https://mcharguelaw.com/workers-compensation/teachers-attacked-at-school-workers-compensation-after-assaults-and-student-altercations/

12/11/2025

Injured at Work in Illinois? Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes. 🚨
Most people don’t know their rights after a workplace injury — and insurance companies count on that.

We just published a new, easy-to-read guide:
👉 10 Things to Know About Illinois Workers’ Compensation

Here’s a preview of what’s inside:
✔ How long you REALLY have to report your injury
✔ Whether you must see the company doctor (you don’t)
✔ What benefits you’re entitled to while off work
✔ How Illinois workers’ comp settlements are calculated
✔ What to do if your checks are late or denied
✔ Why insurance companies push for early settlements
✔ When you should consider calling a lawyer

For 25+ years, McHargue & Jones has represented injured workers across Illinois — with hundreds of cases tried and a long record of successful settlements and awards.

📘 Read the full “10 Things to Know” guide here:
https://mcharguelaw.com/10-things-to-know-about-illinois-workers-compensation/

📞 Questions about your case? Call us today: 312-739-0000

McHargue & Jones
Chicago Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Protecting Illinois workers for over 25 years.