Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 19, 2020

Nobody wants to get injured in a workplace incident. However, work injuries happen regularly. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.8 nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses during the latest reporting year. For most work injuries, victims are compensated for their medical expenses and lost wages through workers’ compensation insurance their…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury - November 25, 2019

Americans do have the right to bear arms, but that does not mean their rights are without limits. There are state and federal regulations in place that must be understood because they govern how, when, and why a citizen may own and carry a weapon. These regulations differ from state to state. Violating Illinois gun…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall - September 18, 2019

If you have a swimming pool in Illinois, you need to understand the laws regarding keeping it safe. You have a legal responsibility for keeping all areas of your property safe, regardless of whether you are a business owner or you own a private residence. Illinois Premises Liability Laws The main laws that regulate pools…

Catastrophic Injury,Child Injury,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - April 19, 2019

Playgrounds are an essential part of any neighborhood and an important part of growing up in Illinois. Playgrounds provide seemingly limitless opportunities for children to play, get exercise, and experience freedom of imagination outdoors. However, it is important for parents and teachers to keep an eye out for faulty equipment, surfaces, and other factors that…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury - December 19, 2017

It does not have to be in writing. The purpose of reporting an injury is so that your employer can look into it.

Catastrophic Injury,Defective Products,Personal Injury - March 16, 2017

Insurance companies attempting to deprive millions of justice in court rooms The McDonald’s coffee case is flaunted as the poster child for “frivolous lawsuits”. Insurance companies and corporations pushing tort reform commonly rally behind and argue the legal system is “out of control”. The insurance companies spend millions promoting misconceptions about tort cases to promote…

Back Injury,Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury,Traumatic Brain Injury,Truck Accident - September 6, 2016

Due to their size and weight, trucks are involved in some of the most traumatic crashes in the United States. These collisions killed more than 4,000 people in 2013, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Most of these victims were occupants in passenger vehicles. If you were injured by a negligent truck driver…

Car Accident,Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Traumatic Brain Injury - July 18, 2016

Many people underestimate the force of a car accident until they experience one firsthand. In addition to the property damage, an unexpected jolt to the neck or blow to the head can cause lifelong disabilities or worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car crashes are responsible for more than 14 percent…

Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What’s the settlement value of my workers compensation case based on?

Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - August 31, 2015

  Question: I was eating at a restaurant when the server dropped a hot plate and it was heading for a baby’s head. I jumped out of my chair and grabbed for the plate causing burns on my arms and I also threw my back out of place. Is this grounds for a lawsuit and…