Carolyn Stewart II
Stewart & Partners
Urbana, Illinois · 17 Years Experience
About Carolyn Stewart II
Carolyn Stewart II is one of Illinois's most recognized workers' compensation attorneys, with 17 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Operating from her Urbana office, she handles cases across Illinois and routinely takes on the largest insurance carriers in the state.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- FMLA
- ADA Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Carolyn Stewart II works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Illinois. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Carolyn Stewart II handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Illinois, including Transportation Accidents, Workers Compensation, Third Party Claims, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Illinois, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Carolyn immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Carolyn Stewart II's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 17 years of experience in Illinois workers' comp law, Carolyn knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Carolyn Stewart II primarily serves clients in Urbana and the surrounding Illinois area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Illinois and were injured at work, contact Carolyn's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Seton Hall University School of Law
- Bar Illinois State Bar, admitted 2009
- Mbr Illinois Workers' Compensation Bar Association