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Workers’ compensation is paycheck replacement and other benefits for employees who are hurt on the job. Each state, including Illinois, has its own set of laws on the books that creates this system of compensation and makes it mandatory for most employers. The way it works is that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. When an […]
One of the best things a lawyer can do is show the ability to relate to his or her clients. When I’ve been in that situation myself it helps me relate better to callers. For example, years ago I tore my rotator cuff. When I talk to people with the same injury it helps me […]
We’ve written about what you should do after an accident. Here are things you should not do. Don’t forget to get a police report. If your goal is to prove that the other driver is at fault, and we assume that is your goal if you’re considering legal action, then you will need a […]
One of the hardest things I have to do in my job is tell people that they don’t have a case. It’s not hard professionally because I always give honest answers. But it can be hard personally since it’s heart-breaking to hear someone’s story of pain and then let them know that that there’s nothing […]
Botched surgery cases are medical malpractice cases, which are personal injury cases against a health care provider. You are alleging that your doctor was negligent and caused you harm as a result. These cases involve more than an unfavorable outcome. They are cases where the doctor screwed up, making more than just an honest mistake. […]
These cases are unique. The signs and symptoms of asbestos-related illness show up so long after exposure that the typical injury case is not a good model for how an asbestos case should be handled. The statute of limitations is a bit different for cases like this, where an injury or illness isn’t apparent for […]
Life insurance policies usually name a beneficiary, which means that the policyholder listed a specific person to receive the distribution of the policy at their death. It can be a straightforward process, and in most cases it’s fairly quick. The proceeds of the life insurance do not need to go through probate, which means that […]
One of the most unsettling things about nursing homes is the potential for negligence. By placing a loved one in a facility, you are entrusting strangers with their care. As much as you might research the home, there are no guarantees. There are things you can do to look out for your family member. Frequent […]
No one is going to look out for your child like you do, but when you send them to play at a friend’s house, you at least expect that they will be kept safe. When the unthinkable happens and you get a call that your child has been seriously hurt, your first concern is making […]
Personal injury and workers’ compensation are two types of injury cases in Illinois. Both can involve the same types of injuries, such as a slip and fall, a vehicle accident, or an injury caused by a machine or piece of equipment. The difference lies in the cause of the injury. If your injury is caused […]
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