Patrick Okafor II

Patrick Okafor 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.

Patrick Okafor II handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Illinois, including Workers Compensation Appeals, Administrative Hearings, Denied 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 Patrick immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Patrick Okafor II's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 30 years of experience in Illinois workers' comp law, Patrick knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

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