Work Compensation Settlement Amount
What will my work compensation settlement amount be? Inevitably, almost every injured worker will eventually ask this question….What is my workers’ compensation case worth? The question about the work compensation settlement amount may come at the initial consultation, or within a few months after hiring an attorney, or the question may come once the injured […]
Who is Responsible to Pay Medical Bills After a Car Accident?
In an Auto accident? Who Should Be Paying Your Bills Right Now? You were just in a car accident. The medical bills are piling up and you do not want your bills to go into collections and ruin your credit. You would assume that the other driver’s insurance should be taking care of these bills […]
What are Passenger Rights in Auto Accidents?
What Are My Rights if I Was Injured in a Car Accident? If you were injured while you were a passenger, you are entitled to file a third-party claim. For example, if the owner of the car in which you were riding caused the collision, you can sue that person for compensation for your injuries. […]
Vocational Rehabilitation
Benefits of the Vocational Rehabilitation Process You have followed your doctors’ treatment recommendations and spent countless of hours in physical therapy and work conditioning, but nonetheless your recovery has plateaued. You have been informed by your doctor that you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement (in other words she has done all that she can do […]
Can I Be Compensated for Pain and Suffering After a Dog Bite?
Things You Can Be Compensated for after a Dog Bite. If you have been attacked by a dog or other animal, you may incur costly medical bills, or even suffer permanent injuries. Fortunately, in Illinois, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries from the animal’s owner or possessor. If you have […]
Work Injury in Weather Extremes
Surviving the Cold: Work Injury Related to Weather Extremes. Winter has struck with a vengeance. Freezing temperatures, snow, and ice have placed tremendous strains on our roads, buildings, vehicles, and homes. Vehicles struggle to start. Our furnaces struggle to keep up with the cold. Our snowblowers sputter under the weight of snow. Our bodies are […]
Employee Rights in Work Injury Cases
If you’re injured while working you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. The employer’s insurance company must cover the incident as long as the injury occurred during the course of employment. A workers compensation lawyer Champaign IL can make this complicated process seem less overwhelming. If you decide to quit your job after the […]
Who can Sue in a Wrongful Death Case?
The death of your loved one is a hard thing to recover from. It will take you some time to deal with the loss, and you know that there is no way you can get them back. However, you can get justice on their behalf if their death was caused by the negligence, incompetence, or […]
Workers Compensation Laws in Illinois
You work hard and you do your utmost to stay safe on the job. This is not always enough to prevent a work accident or injury. If you have been injured on the job, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. This is a state-backed administrative system that provides basic assistance to employees who have […]
Slip and Fall Accidents: Your First Steps
You expect to be safe when you go to a public venue. If you have been injured from a slip and fall at a bar, restaurant, shopping mall or hotel you can hold the proprietors accountable if they did not take proper steps to prevent the accident. To do so, you must act quickly and […]