Deborah Collins

Deborah Collins 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.

Deborah Collins handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Illinois, including Permanent Disability, Workers Comp Settlements, Vocational Rehabilitation, 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 Deborah immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Deborah Collins's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 27 years of experience in Illinois workers' comp law, Deborah knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Deborah Collins primarily serves clients in Decatur and the surrounding Illinois area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Illinois and were injured at work, contact Deborah's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.