Work Injury - September 15, 2023

Suffering a back injury at work is one of the worst things a worker can experience. It hurts when the injury occurs and can lead to weeks, months, or even years of excruciating pain. Many workers state that their back is never the same after they have experienced a back injury. It is important to…

Car Accident,Defective Products,Dog Bites,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Truck Accident,Work Injury - May 18, 2021

Nobody expects that they will sustain an injury when they go about their daily activities. Unfortunately, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of individuals, businesses, or entities in Illinois cause significant injuries to others. There are countless ways in which personal injury cases arise in this state. However, we have found that…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 17, 2020

No one wants to get hurt at work. Unfortunately, work injuries are not uncommon in Illinois. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries or illnesses that occur each year across the country. Thankfully, most work injuries are covered through Illinois workers’ compensation insurance benefits. However,…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - July 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way of life for most people across the country and here in Illinois. This is particularly true for the workforce. In many cases, people have lost their jobs due to the health crisis. However, essential workers continued to go to work during the initial stages of this pandemic….

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - April 17, 2020

There are multiple variables that go into the equation in determining how much your workers’ compensation case is worth under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. These questions should help you get in the right mindset when evaluating your case: How much time were you off work? What kind of treatment(s) did you receive? Are you able to return…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - February 19, 2020

When it comes to the workplace, you want to stay safe. Any workplace injury has the potential to cause immense pain and suffering and a loss of income. Unfortunately, work injuries are not uncommon in the United States. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we know that there were approximately 2.8 million…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - February 19, 2020

Most of us have to work, and we should not have to worry about getting injured on-the-job. However, workplace injuries are a major problem in this country. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 2.8 million total non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses during the latest reporting year across the US….

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…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - November 29, 2019

When you go to work, you should expect your privacy to be protected. However, understanding your right to privacy in the workplace can be complicated. In the U.S., the right to workplace privacy is largely left up to the state, leading to employee privacy protections that vary widely from place to place. As technology continues…

Union,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death - October 10, 2019

Union membership has historically had a positive impact on wages, benefits, and general job security, regardless of industry. But how does it impact workplace safety? By using data gathered from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, we were able to shed some light on the relationship between unionization, right to work laws, and fatal…