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A police officer for the City of Peoria suffered catastrophic injuries while working for the City of Peoria. Due to his injuries, Ian McDowell was unable to return to work as a police officer for the City of Peoria. Ian Dowell received a favorable settlement in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Following the settlement of his workers’ compensation case, his attorney, Stephen P. Kelly tried the issue as to whether Officer McDowell would be entitled to his “on-line duty” disability benefits under the Pension Act. After trial, Officer McDowell was awarded his benefits under the Pension Act. Additionally, Stephen P. Kelly was able to obtain Officer McDowell’s PSEBA benefits.

Hamm was an electrician/lineman working for Par Electric when he had a terrible fall. He suffered a right shoulder rotator cuff tear with 3 surgeries, permanent restrictions, and loss of occupation. Hamm received a favorable award from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, and Par Electric appealed the award all the way to the Appellate Court. After many hearings, this case settled for a significant award, including:

1. A lifetime award of permanent disability, Par Electric is ordered to pay Hamm benefits $118.60/week for life.
2. Payment of medical expenses
3. Payment of off work benefits

A police officer for the City of Peoria suffered catastrophic injuries while working for the City of Peoria. Due to her injuries, Beckman was unable to return to work as a police officer for the City of Peoria. Her attorney, Stephen P. Kelly tried the issue as to whether Officer Beckman would be entitled to her “on-line duty” disability benefits under the Pension Act. After trial, Officer Beckman was awarded her benefits under the Pension Act. Following the award of pension benefits, Beckman received a favorable settlement in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Additionally, Stephen P. Kelly was able to obtain Officer Beckman’s PSEBA benefits.

Stephen Kelly Law proudly supports local firefighters – and now Peoria Firefighters’ Local 50 supports Stephen Kelly Law.

“We truly admire the work that Local 50 and firefighters in Illinois do to keep us safe,” said Stephen Kelly. “From years of experience, we understand the life-threatening circumstances they face every day and work hard to protect their rights.”

Historically, firefighters are at risk of a wide range of occupational hazards and illnesses ranging from lung cancer and mesothelioma to heart/vascular disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD).

The members of Local 50 have served the citizens of Peoria since February 7, 1875, when the Peoria Fire Department was first organized as a fully paid fire department.

The firm of Stephen P. Kelly, Attorney At Law, brings 31 years of trial experience to the bar in the areas of workers’ compensation, employment law, police and fire liability and auto liability defense.

A Police officer for the City of Peoria suffered a catastrophic injury while working for the City of Peoria. As a result of her injuries, Officer Taylor was unable to return to work as a police officer for the City of Peoria. As her attorney, Stephen P. Kelly obtained her benefits under the Pension Act and her PSEBA benefits. Subsequent to winning the trail for her pension and PSEBA benefits, Stephen P. Kelly tried Officer Taylor’s case in front of the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission. After receiving a very favorable award from the Illinois Worker’s Commission, the City of Peoria appealed the award to the Illinois Appellate Court. The City of Peoria argued, that the Pension benefits awarded to Officer Taylor should be used to reduce her award under the Illinois Workers Compensation act. The Appellate Court rejected the City of Peoria’s argument, and upheld the decision of the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission.

A Captain in the Peoria Fire department was injured while fighting a fire in Peoria, Illinois. Due to her injuries, she was unable to return to work as a Firefighter for the City of Peoria. Stephen P. Kelly, as Allen’s attorney, filed for On Line Duty Disability Pension Benefits. The City of Peoria intervened in the Pension Application Process and defended against the claims of Angela Allen. A full hearing occurred, and Angela was awarded her on line duty benefits under the Pension Act. The City of Peoria appealed the award all the way to the Appellate Court. The Appellate Court upheld the decision of the Firefighter Pension Board. Finding that Angela Allen, with the guidance and help of attorney Stephen P. Kelly, established her entitlement to the disability benefits. Angela Allen will also be entitled to her PSEBA benefits as a result of this victory. Angela Allen will also expect to receive her benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Benefits.

After announcing his retirement, John Boshardy of the Boshardy Law Offices has elected to transfer the law firm’s client base to Stephen Kelly Law. Boshardy has been practicing law in Springfield and throughout Central Illinois since 1991.

We are proud to announce that Michael Brandow has joined our law firm! Michael has over 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of workers in workers compensation cases. Find out more about Michael

Mr. Kelly obtains a trial verdict of zero for the School District. Mr. Carlton sought life time benefits at trial against the School District.