Scott Morgan worked as a bus supervisor for CityLink. Scott Morgan’s work injuries included a diagnosis of right shoulder SLAP tear, partial thickness rotator cuff tear, biceps tendinitis, impingement syndrome and AC joint dysfunction. Stephen P. Kelly tried Scott Morgan’s case and was successful in receiving an award of $99,144.49, plus payment of all medical bills to be paid by CityLink.

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Firefighter Doerfler was injured during the course of his employment with the City of Champaign. Firefighter Doerfler hired Stephen P. Kelly to handle his line of duty disability claim. After a full pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Firefighter Doerfler his line of duty benefits. Subsequent to the line of duty pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was able to successfully settle Firefighter Doerfler’s workers’ compensation case for $196,139.25.

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Firefighter Meyer was injured during the course of his employment with the City of Champaign. Firefighter Meyer hired Stephen P. Kelly to handle his line of duty disability claim. After a full pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Firefighter Meyer his line of duty benefits. Subsequent to the line of duty pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was able to successfully settle Firefighter Meyer’s workers’ compensation case for $196,139.25.

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Firefighter Parker was injured during the course of his employment with the City of Peoria. Firefighter Parker hired Stephen P. Kelly to handle his line of duty disability claim. After a full pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Firefighter Parker his line of duty benefits.

Stacy Stear worked as a 911 dispatcher for the City of Peoria. The City of Peoria denied all of Stacy Stear’s claims. Stacy Stear’s injuries included bilateral carpal tunnel and bilateral elbow conditions. At the time of trial, Stephen P. Kelly was able to obtain a settlement in favor of Stacy Stear, in the amount of $85,000.00, plus payment of all medical bills to be paid by the City of Peoria.

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Frankie King worked in the streets and maintenance department for the City of Peoria. Stephen P. Kelly tried Frankie King’s case twice and won the cases both times. The end result was a verdict in favor of Frankie King against the City of Peoria, in the amount of $111,089.51. Frankie King’s medical rights for these work injuries remain open for life.

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Officer Jordan was a police officer for the City of Peoria. Officer Jordan sustained multiple injuries in the course of his employment. Although the City of Peoria fought Officer Jordan’s cases, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Officer Jordan an award of $124,833.11. In addition to this award, Officer Jordan’s medical rights remain open for the remainder of his life.

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I was able to secure Pekin Firefighter Engineer Jami Lusher and his family Line of Duty Occupational benefits under the Pension Code.

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Firefighter Robby Smith was an employee of the City of Champaign as a lieutenant. Firefighter Smith sustained an injury while working for the City of Champaign on February 16, 2018. Firefighter Smith was lifting a heavyset patient on a backboard when the patient’s weight shifted to Firefighter Smith’s side. Firefighter Smith sustained injuries to his low back. Firefighter Smith was diagnosed with a herniated disc at L5-S1 requiring a fusion of his spine. The injury also caused permanent damage to his bladder, for which an electronic interstem device was installed. Firefighter Smith filed for line of duty pension disability benefits.

After a lengthy trial and the evidence presented, Firefighter Smith was awarded his line of duty disability benefits by the pension board. Firefighter Smith received his line of duty benefits dating back to February 16, 2018.