• Are Independent Contractors Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Illinois?

    We are frequently asked by our clients whether independent contractors are eligible for worker’s compensation benefits in Illinois. Employers need to know the extent of their obligations under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Those injured in the workplace want to know if they are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Such concerns are becoming increasingly…

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  • The Deadliest U.S. Holiday for Car Accidents

    According to study recently released by the National Coalition for Safer Roads Memorial Day weekend is the most dangerous holiday for road and highway accidents. In fact, the National Safety Council (NSC) found that over the last decade, the Memorial Day holiday weekend has averaged an 11.5 percent increase in traffic fatalities compared to similar non-holiday periods….

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  • If You’re Hit by a Ball, Can You Sue?

    Spring is here, and with it, the baseball season! A not uncommon occurrence at a baseball stadium is a fan getting hit by a ball, and some of these injuries can be severe. What are the fan’s legal rights? If you turn over your ticket to the sports event, you will see a paragraph…

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  • Can you sue your employer for asbestos exposure directly?

    Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Caused by asbestos, Mesothelioma has no known cure and has a very poor prognosis.  Many Chicago workers have contacted our law firm and asked if they could file a claim for Mesothelioma under workers’ compensation….

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  • How to handle best your Workers’ Compensation claim

    It can be difficult to make ends meet after a work injury without a workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, there are too many injured workers that make simple, but costly mistakes during the workers’ compensation process. If you have been injured at work it’s important to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. Find the some…

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  • Slip and Fall Accidents on icy conditions in Chicago

    Chicago is known to have one of the best freezing cold winter in the entire nation. The ice and snow are part of our natural ornaments around the city. Thanks to slippery surfaces, walking becomes more of a gymkhana with an increased risk of falling and getting injured. Injuries from a slip and fall…

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  • Medical Malpractice

    We talk about medical malpractice when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient. The negligence might be the result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare. There are some characteristics in common to a medical malpractice: A violation of the standard…

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  • What happens if you are involved in a crash with a company vehicle?

    After an accidental crash with a company vehicle, one of the most urgent issues will be determining who is at fault. In the event the employee is found responsible, while driving the company car: It will be the employee driving the company vehicle will be personally responsible for the accident or if it will…

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  • How do you establish fault in a car wreck?

    “You break it, you buy it!” We’ve all seen that sign in stores, but have you ever wondered how the store proves YOU are the one responsible for damaged merchandise? Normally, the person breaking an item is the one that’s held accountable, and must pay for the damage. Having said this, it is critical…

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  • Dangers that could result in a Personal Injury during the Holiday season

    Every year during this Holiday Season we are exposed to different dangers due to the extreme weather in Chicago and during the family celebrations. Here you can find the most common accidents that put you or your loved ones at risk of injuries: Car Accidents Be aware of the presence of black ice on…

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