Benassi & Benassi was founded in 1980 by A. Lou Benassi and Patricia C. Benassi. Lou continues to head the firm, focusing on personal injury, workers compensation, and family law. Prior to her retirement, Patricia boldly championed civil rights and the rights of employees.
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When an employee is injured on the job, Illinois workers’ compensation law protects that employee through medical coverage and financial payments during the duration of their injury. Workers’ comp laws are intended to protect both the employee and the employer. The state requires employers to pay for workers’ comp insurance, and in return they get the benefit that they will not be sued by the injured employee. The employee gets the benefit of being covered in the case of an injury so that they will not have to pay the cost of medical care…
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Personal injuries can have devastating physical, financial, and emotional effects on injured individuals and their families. At Benassi & Benassi, we are committed to providing clients throughout Central Illinois with skilled and experienced legal representation.
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In an ideal situation, when two married people decide to separate, they would be able work out the terms of divorce, and each go on their way. Unfortunately, for most divorces the process is much more complicated. There may be serious disputes over children, assets, and property. Emotion can also be a major factor in disputed divorce cases, where anger, sadness and frustration can complicate even the simplest separations. Having an Illinois divorce lawyer on your side can simplify and speed up the divorce process, and ensure that your best interests are protected…
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When family issues arise, or your health is at stake, you are protected as an employee under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employees balance work and family responsibilities in times of change or distress with the help of the FMLA’s design.
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