Category: Workers’ Compensation

More and more people throughout Illinois, and the rest of the U.S., are using social media. The Associated Press reported that in May 2013 Facebook alone had 1.11 billion users per month, a number that has been steadily growing. While websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, can be very useful for staying in contact with […]

Distracted truck drivers in Illinois and throughout the rest of the country pose a dangerous threat to other drivers. Truck accidents caused by distracted drivers have the potential to cause severe injuries and consequences for those who are involved. In 2013, a police officer in Arizona was killed by a distracted truck driver travelling on […]

Individuals in Chicago and all around the world face the effects of accidents every day. When the accidents are severe enough, traumatic brain injury can result. This devastating trauma occurs most often from injuries in which the head violently hits an object, or when a projectile or other object suddenly pierces the skull and causes […]

Nursing home neglect is a common concern for people who need to place family members in care facilities in Chicago. This type of elder abuse can occur in any institutional setting, such as a community home or other long-term care facility, and is not confined to nursing homes alone. When caregivers create a situation in […]

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in Illinois suffered more than 154,000 job-related injuries and occupational diseases in 2012. Employees who become ill or injured on the job have the right to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. To maximize the chance of a successful claim, it is important to know how these […]