2021 Burroughs Education $2,500 Scholarship Winner Announced
Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices is the proud sponsor of the 2021 Burroughs Education Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded each year to a college bound senior who is the child of a parent or guardian working in an Illinois school. This years’ scholarship recipient is a senior at Vandalia Community High School, Lauren […]
Contingency Fee
Contingency Fee – Is it really risk free? If we are handling a case for you, whether it is a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim, our law firm works on a contingency fee basis. This means that there are no up-front costs and we only get paid if you get paid. In […]
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 […]
Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2021
Congratulations Casey, Jay, and Russ! Woodruff Johnson & Evans 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees! We are proud to announce that three of our attorneys have earned the honor of being selected 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars*. Our attorneys’ selection for these prestigious lists proves they are among the top-performing and most […]
Do I have to Pay Taxes on Workers’ Comp?
Champaign Workers Comp Lawyers Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Workers Comp? Whether you have been injured at work, been sick at work, or are just self-employed, one of the questions you are likely to ask yourself is, “Do I have to pay my workers’ comp?” You may also be a concerned parent wondering […]
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 […]