FAQ,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 19, 2015

  Question: I have a work comp case. I fell off a house at work and I’m now paralyzed from waist down; T-10 complete paralysis. I left my comp case open and am getting my wages and medical. I thought the work comp insurance was responsible for buying me a van. I turned in a…

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - June 10, 2015

Construction sites are generally dangerous places to work due to the amount of heavy machinery and equipment, unstable structures and other hazards on site. Because of these risks, serious injuries and fatalities are common, and there are many accidents in this industry each year.

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - March 5, 2015

Workplace injuries are surprisingly common, and they can be debilitating if you do not handle them in the correct manner. Workplace injuries are not just a reality in high-risk professions like construction; they can affect anyone regardless of the job.

Construction Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - February 26, 2015

  Important Questions Regarding Construction Accidents Construction workers play a vital role in social development by erecting houses, offices and bridges, as well as maintaining and repairing infrastructure. Their work is difficult and dangerous, and they operate in some of the most hazardous and taxing situations. Despite strict safety regulations, construction site accidents still occur,…

Catastrophic Injury,Construction Accident,In the News,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 23, 2014

Highway work zones are often busy, and workers are focused on their jobs. Highly trafficked roads need repairs more often than less busy ones, and more cars make construction workers’ jobs dangerous. Furthermore, diverting traffic generally involves an array of barrels, signs and frequent lane changes. Drivers who are already impaired, fatigued or distracted may…

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 28, 2014

Construction accidents are incredibly common in our country for a variety of reasons. Work-sites are dangerous by nature, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues safety guidelines that, when followed, reduce the chances for injury. Unfortunately, not every contractor follows those rules, and construction remains a dangerous profession. However, workers who are injured…

Construction Accident,In the News,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 19, 2014

  Construction Injuries Construction work is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Although it’s earned a reputation as a risky way to make a living, many people don’t realize just how hazardous a construction work zone can be.

Car Accident,Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death - August 6, 2014

  Worker Dies in Construction-Zone Accident Driving a vehicle anywhere in the United States is dangerous, but few venues can match the hazards of highway construction zones. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were approximately 87,600 crashes in highway work zones in 2010. The sudden change in speed and loss of a shoulder…

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Union,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - June 26, 2014

*Note: This story originally appeared in the June 23, 2014 issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Man of steel Ironworker represents his union brethren as plaintiffs in personal-injury cases By Jack Silverstein Law Bulletin staff writer Jay R. Luchsinger knew he was ready to start his law career the moment he was nearly crushed…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 5, 2013

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