Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd. is one of the
leading firms in the State of Illinois representing United employees who
have sustained on-the-job injuries.
Over the last 33 years we have secured millions of dollars in
Workers’ Compensation benefits for hundreds of United Employees
After being injured at work, United employees are "thrown into" a
complex legal system whereby you are entitled to a combination of
benefits under both the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and your
union contract.
Because of our extensive experience we are able to successfully guide
injured United employees through the particular legal and practical
problems associated with United’s Workers’ Compensation system.
We understand the problems injured United employees face when having
to deal with United’s human resources department, United’s claim
adjusting company, United’s Medical Management firms and the various
employee unions.
Immediately after being injured on the job you, unfortunately, have
no choice but to rely on United’s claim adjusting company, Gallagher
Bassett for direction and advice regarding your rights and benefits
under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
Gallagher Bassett’s sole responsibility is to protect the legal and
financial interests of United. They have no legal obligation,
whatsoever, to inform you of your rights. Gallagher Bassett’s adjusters
and attorneys’ goal is to reduce or minimize the total amount of
benefits to which you are legally entitled. In fact, they can and
frequently do, make fraudulent statements regarding your rights and
benefits without fear of any financial consequence.
United will frequently hire medical management firms such as Corvel
Corporation whose stated function is to assist injured employees in
getting the best possible medical treatment available. However, their
job is to, in fact, use their best efforts to minimize the total amount
of medical treatment, at times, to the detriment of the physical
well-being of the injured employee.
United continues to ask their employees to demonstrate their
commitment to the carrier’s survival by requesting they give back hard
won benefits, pay increases and in some instances, even the loss of
their jobs.
At the same time, United’s executives exercise their power at every
opportunity to protect and, in some cases, strengthen their own pay and
benefit packages. (read
article)
Even United’s bankruptcy attorneys, Kirkland & Ellis, have requested
and received from the bankruptcy court, substantial increases in their
hourly rate, which, for partners, exceeds $600 per hour. In January
2003, alone, the firm reportedly billed United for over 9,000 hours.
Regardless of United’s ultimate fate and your future with the
company, you should not have to sacrifice your legal rights to receive
the maximum benefits provided by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act
after sustaining an on-the-job injury.
The bottom line is that only you can protect your physical well-being
and financial security. We, therefore encourage any United employee
sustaining any type of work-related injury, whether traumatic or
repetitive in origin (i.e., carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, back and
neck injuries, etc.), to contact our office anytime at
800-437-2571
or
click here
for a free, no obligation, confidential Consult with an experienced
attorney.
Important note to United Airlines Flight Attendants
The collective bargaining agreement with your union allows United
Airlines Flight Attendants who are injured anywhere in the world to
receive benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation (IWCA) .
United will frequently pay benefits to injured employees under state
law where the accident occurred or where the employee is presently based
even though the employee could legally be entitled to receive benefits
under the IWCA.
The schedule of benefits payable under the IWCA are more
comprehensive than those
There is concern that the court could, at anytime during United’s
bankruptcy proceedings, modify or void your union contract, possibly
resulting in the forfeiture of your right to receive the substantial
benefits provided by the IWCA.
We therefore, urge any flight attendant who has sustained a
work-related injury but has not filed an Illinois Workers’ Compensation
claim or is receiving benefits from another state, to contract our
office as soon as possible by calling anytime
800-437-2571
or
click here
for a free, no obligation, confidential Consult with an experienced
attorney.
Current Events
UNITED
REASSESSING OPTIONS
Taking another look at airline-within-an-airline plan.
United Airlines hasn’t been forthcoming with details about the
low-cost carrier it wants to create.
UNITED’S UNDOING: A WAR WITHIN
and a journey into the unknown
ESOP’S
FABLE FORCES AIRLINE TO THE BRINK
United’s employee
stock ownership plan appeared to be a dream realized. Planes few on time,
and the historically discordant ranks were in harmony. It didn’t take
long, however for things to fall apart.
SUMMER OF HELL EXACTS HEAVY TOLLS
The pilots fumed in 2000 about new UAL chief James
Goodwin’s bid for US Airways. They wanted a raise and used customers to
make their point.
BANKRUPTCY PROVIDES TIME, NO GUARANTEES
In a fight for survival, United
boosted performance, slashed pay and set out to win back customers. But
after years of turmoil and bitter labor relations, can the airline
sustain these gains?.
