I’m not happy with the insurance company’s offer to settle my case, what are the next steps?

Thomas A. Kelliher, an associate and trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: I’m not happy with the insurance company’s offer to settle my case, what are the next steps? Can the insurance adjuster limit the medical treatment I receive? Those two questions are very similar…

What type of medical benefits am I entitled to after I’m injured?

Marc A. Perper, a principal partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: What type of medical benefits am I entitled to after I’m injured? The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law entitles you to emergency treatment, plus treatment from the first two medical providers of…

What Should I Expect from My Attorney?

Jay R. Luchsinger, a partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: What should I expect from my attorney? Well, you should expect someone who works for you.

What To Do If You’re In An Accident With An Uber Driver

Uber boasts more than 8 million people use their service with over 300,000 drivers on the road in the U.S., according to Business Insider. Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft provide what can be seen as a convenient method of transportation. But there are also risks associated with services like these. As user numbers increase,…

What Juries Do Not Know – The Truth About Insurance and Trial Lawyers

  What Juries Do Not Know 99% of trials in personal injury cases are about insurance.  What juries do not know, is that the true battle is between the injured individual and the insurance carrier who represents an individual or corporation who is being sued.  The jury is led to believe that the Defendant is…

What Kind of Automobile Insurance Do I Need?

  Suffering the Misery of Not Having Enough Insurance For a Few Hundred or Less, You can Protect Yourself Home and automobile insurance has changed and policy liability limits are so confusing many simply don’t realize they’re underinsured by today’s realities of risk. A frightening few have protection in the event of a severe injury, leading…

Tradesmen and Cancer; the Benzene Effect

Benzene causes cancer; a fact supported by decades of in-depth, documented research. Despite our understanding of it’s danger in the workplace, the following continues to be true: Benzene is the number one cause of Leukemia, responsible for an estimated 10,000 deaths by exposure annually. An estimated half-million workers are needlessly exposed to benzene annually, either…

The Season of Slip and Fall Injuries

A winter wonderland can quickly produce conditions that result in slip and fall accidents. Injuries, from falling on wet floors from snow tracked in by customers of retail stores skyrocket. But you’ll be surprised to learn how limited the liability is for store owners when falls on ice and water occur on their property. While…

Does Workers Comp Cover Medical Expenses in Illinois?

Although some industries are more dangerous than others, work-related injuries can happen in any profession. These injuries can involve expensive medical costs, and victims may not be able to return to work. If you were injured on the job, then a Chicago workers comp lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates may be able to help…

How does Workers Compensation Work in Illinois? – FAQ

What are the main benefits of workers’ compensation? As outlined in the Workers’ Compensation Handbook, if you qualify for benefits, monetary rewards will become available to you in order to meet the demands of medical costs associated with your injury. You will also receive compensation for lost income. Workers’ compensation may also provide the funds…