Woodruff Johnson Evans & Haugen Law Offices Blog
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Hearing Loss and Workers’ Compensation
When we stop to imagine common workplace injuries in Aurora, most of us probably think about back injuries, repetitive...Read More -
Rear-End Car Accidents and Modern Vehicle Requirements
Until about 30 years ago, automobiles were not required to have “high-mounted brake lamps, or third brake lights,”...Read More -
What Should Doctors Tell Patients About Medical Errors in Hospitals?
According to a recent article in Healthcare IT News, hospitals in Champaign and across the country are beginning...Read More -
Injured Worker Awarded Both Wage Loss Benefits and Permanent Total Disability Benefits
A beer truck delivery driver injured his low back on July 15, 1999 while moving cases of beer with a hand truck. He had...Read More -
Pokemon Go Personal Injuries
Did you ever think you would need to worry about your teens sustaining personal injuries while playing a smartphone...Read More -
Trucking Accidents Caused By Unsecured Loads
When most of us think about trucking accidents, we do not immediately consider the risks that come with unsecured loads. Yet if...Read More -
Wrongful Death Claims and Drowsy Driving Accidents
Most drivers in the Aurora area know about the hazards of driving under the influence of alcohol, and with Illinois’ ban on...Read More -
Back Injuries at work and Workers’ Compensation Claims
How often have you heard about a worker in Naperville who hurts his or her back at work? According to a fact sheet from the...Read More -
Rethinking Automated Technology After Tesla Car Accidents
Is automated technology in automobiles actually making us safer on the roads in and around Chicago? While some forms of automated...Read More -
What is an Independent Medical Examination?
Frequently, during the course of a workers’ compensation claim, employees are asked to attend an independent medical...Read More