Testimonials

Attorney Peer Review

I endorse Fred Beer. I have known Fred for over 20 years. During that period of time I referred clients to Fred, and have worked with him jointly on several cases. Fred is a very experienced and competent attorney, a person of extremely high character. I have total confidence in referring clients, friends, and family to Fred in areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and business litigation.

Michael Deutsch, Estate Planning and Business Attorney.

Case Summary

Female carpenter suffered a career ending work injury to her neck and jaw. The insurance company denied the claim. Fred takes the case to trial and wins requiring the insurance company to pay for all medical bills, lost wages/TTD, vocational rehabilitation, and permanent partial disability.

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I have been a client of Mr. Beer for several years now in regards to my own workers' compensation case. Fred has handled my case with professionalism and integrity. I most appreciate his ethics and values that shine through in all he does. He is a strong advocate for client rights and is persistent yet ethical in his approach. Fred is an attorney that will stand up for your rights and is not afraid of stepping in and doing battle with the big insurance companies He has shown exceptional service in both day-to-day matters as well as his representation in the courtroom, paying attention to every detail along each step of the way. Fred Beer came highly recommended to me and has exceeded all expectations of service. I am grateful for his services and highly recommend him!!!

Casarah

Case Summary

Auto accident client injured low back in rear end collision. The auto insurance company settled and paid for all medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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Mr. Beer represented me in my auto injury case. He advised and explained the entire process of dealing with the insurance company. He handled my claim and negotiated the maximum settlement after paying off all the medical bills. He also negotiated the medical bills and obtained discounts on the balances due which increased my settlement. He promptly returned all phone calls and kept me advised during the entire process. I highly RECOMMEND Fred to anyone in need of an attorney for an auto accident injury case. Thank you, Fred.

Yvonne

Case Summary

Mechanic suffered career ending wrist work injury despite surgery. He obtained a permanent partial disability settlement of over 6 times the insurance company's initial offer.

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Top Notch Attorney. Fred was on top of my case at all times, he always answered all my questions and always got back to me in a timely manner. I feel as if Fred went above and beyond his duties for me on my WC case. I highly recommended Fred Beer to be your attorney!

Rick

Case Summary

Factory worker suffered a serious hip injury requiring surgery. Insurance company denies the work injury claim entirely. Fred takes the case to trial and obtains an award requiring the insurance company to pay for all the medical bills, lost wages/TTD, and a money award for her permanent partial disability.

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Fred was very good at communicating with me in a timely manner. Fred worked very hard for me to get the most for me on what I went through. He did a very good job and I would recommend him and use him again.

Elizabeth

Case Summary

Repeat workers' compensation client. Employee suffered hand injury requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation and second low back injury.

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I hired Attorney Beer for two work injury cases. I found his service to be excellent. He explained difficult legal jargon and concepts and made them make sense to me. He is a compassionate and caring attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone for any work injury, personal injury, or other legal matter.

Jamie (Perry)

Case Summary

Repeat workers' compensation client and auto accident client. Factory worker suffered repetitive carpal tunnel, neck, and low back injuries. She obtained treatment, lost wages/TTD, and lump sum settlements/PPD for her work injuries. After she retired, she was involved in an auto accident and suffered neck and shoulder injuries requiring shoulder surgery. The insurance company denied the shoulder treatment. After Fred called her orthopedic surgeon to testify at trial in support of her case, the insurance company agreed to a settlement that will pay for the all the medical bills for the neck and shoulder, plus pain and suffering.

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Fred has been a great lawyer to me over the years. I would recommend any and everyone to Fred. He's done a lot of cases for me and I have been very satisfied. I advise you to try him.

Dorothy

Case Summary

Tow truck driver falls from truck and suffers serious forearm, wrist, and finger injuries requiring multiple surgeries. The employer did not cooperate with the insurance company and verify the work injury or his wages. Fred presented the relevant documentation and photographs to the arbitrator/judge at a hearing to prove the work injury incident and appropriate wages. Thereafter, the insurance company paid for all medial bills, lost wages/TTD at the correct rate, and a settlement for permanent partial disability.

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I had a difficult case. I never thought I would have a chance. Fred took the case and got me all my medical needs taken care of, and the correct work comp disability pay. He spent long hours on the phone getting everything done in a quick fashion and explained everything in detail. He always responded to my questions usually right away but never more than the following day. He was very polite and all around the best. I recommend Fred for your legal needs.

Andrew

Case Summary

Teacher suffered arm and elbow work injuries after falling down stairs. Insurance company initially denied claim. After she hired Fred, it agreed to pay all medical bills and a settlement for her work injuries.

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Fred professionally stayed with me during this legal process from beginning to end. He promptly returned phone calls and kept communication flowing between the parties. He met my expectations and did everything he said he would do for me.

Kathleen

Case Summary

Laborer suffers work injuries to his low back. Thereafter he was involved in two auto accidents injuring his shoulder both times. Fred proved to the insurance companies that he suffered separate injuries in both automobile cases. In all of his cases, Fred made sure all the medical bills were paid, and that he was paid the appropriate settlement amounts for lost wages, permanent partial disability, and pain and suffering.

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Fred did an excellent job and took care of all of my cases. I was very pleased.

Joseph

Case Summary

School district employee suffers a hip injury at work and later required surgery. Fred helped negotiate a settlement agreement in which future medical treatment would be paid, plus a settlement for permanent partial disability.

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I retained Fred to help oversee workmans' compensation to make sure all medical bills were paid. I liked how Fred was very accessible and helpful. He answered all my questions. He met my expectations. I know that when I need more treatment for my injury, it will be paid for because of the legal agreement that came about due to Fred interceding on my behalf. It was a pleasure to do business with Fred.

Rita

Case Summary

Factory worker suffered serious shoulder injury at work requiring surgery. She moved to New York and Fred made sure she could complete her treatment outside of Illinois and obtained a settlement for her permanent partial disability.

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At first, I found Fred online for my mother's work injury case. I was nervous since it was my first time meeting anyone for a case like this. From the first visit he was professional, respectful, and the entire 2 years it took to recover from the injury and settle the case, he always called/emailed for updates, took his time, and was extremely friendly. He is great. I recommend him for anyone interested in his care.

Dr. Malaku T., M.D. for Employee Elizabeth

Case Summary

Workers' compensation client involved in a highly disputed work injury case.

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If you are looking for an attorney with integrity and an individual that will communicate a real sense of honesty, hire Fred Beer. What was the most helpful was not only his ability to explain the law, in my case workman's comp; but his compassion for his client.

Fran

Case Summary

Teacher slipped and fell on a freshly waxed school cafeteria floor and suffered serious injuries to her hip and back. The employer school district initially denied claim. Fred convinced the school district to accept the claim and to pay for the surgery, lost wages/TTD, and settlement for permanent partial disability, but the school district kept delaying ultimate settlement due to various disputed treatment and other issues.

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Mr. Beer handled a workman's comp. case that clearly followed Illinois guidelines for such a case. My employer, however, termed it an "unfortunate accident" and prolonged the settlement of the case for five years and seven months. Finally, two and a half years into the case, my employer agreed it was, indeed, workman's comp. However, it took another three years before we could get contracts that reflected agreed-upon terms of the settlement, and those contracts were only achieved because Mr. Beer assumed strong leadership in directing the final resolution of this matter. During this lengthy process, Mr. Beer worked tirelessly and persistently with all parties in an effort to reach a timely conclusion. In all my contacts with him, he was professional and showed consideration for my case. I always felt I was getting good legal advice and that he would work in my best interests; additionally, phone messages/e-mail inquires were returned promptly. Mr. Beer's experience in this area also helped me keep the process in perspective, especially in terms of the long timeline. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Beer to anyone needing his specialized expertise.

Diane

Case Summary

IT and Computer Consulting Business Owner

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I've met and dealt with quite a few attorneys and Fred Beer is not your typical attorney. Fred was honest and easy to talk to. He really knows his stuff and was not pushy at all. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney you can trust who has your best interests in mind and not their own.

Andy

Case Summary

Fred advises and assists a sales commission employee obtain his sales commission.

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Over the course of my sales career, I have on occasion found myself in situations where I had to defend my right for a sales commission. While this can be a stressful and unpleasant position to find yourself there are proactive actions you can take. Thanks to the outstanding legal counsel from Fred Beer I was well advised of my rights. Fred helped me to fully understand Illinois' statute regarding sales commissions. He walked me through all of the required evidence that I would need to ensure that the responsible company would pay their obligation. Leveraging the knowledge gained from Fred I was successfully paid my full sales commission. Fred Beer has an outstanding work ethic, is personable, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Fred for legal counsel.

Brian

Case Summary

Machine operator suffers sever elbow and shoulder work injuries requiring two surgeries. He needed to change jobs because of the injuries. Fred demanded that the insurance company pay for vocational rehabilitation and pay him lost wages/maintenance during his job search.

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The workers' comp process is a lot more difficult than I would have ever imagined and I am glad to have found a good lawyer. Attorney Fred Beer helped guide me through a long a difficult time. His advice and knowledge helped to ease the stress and allowed me to focus on my recovery. He answered all of my questions and handled my concerns from beginning to end. All e-mails and phone calls were returned promptly and any issues were addressed right away. In addition, he kept me well informed as to what would or may come next, staying on top of the situation all of the time. Being properly advised of my rights I was able to get the best treatment possible and he even helped me to research doctors that were well suited to treat my injuries. After any procedures, Attorney Beer followed up to make sure I was doing well and that everything went well. From day one he made sure I received a fair wage during my time off and stayed on top of the insurance company when they fell behind in payments. He also made sure all medical bills were taken care of and in the end got me a fair settlement. All in all, I would recommend him to anyone that has to go through the workers' comp process. He is a competent attorney that will always look out for your best interest. He was great to have in my corner!

Chad