Where to File Your Worker’s Comp Case? You May Have More Choices Than You Think!
One thing that injured drivers often assume is that they can only file cases in Illinois if they were actually hurt in Illinois … and that would be true, but only partially true. The Worker’s Compensation Act allows workers who were injured inside the State of Illinois to file cases here, but it also allows […]
The 10,000 Foot View
Our first Worker’s Compensation Tip of the Week for truck drivers is to take a 10,000 foot view of the worker’s compensation system in Illinois. In weeks to come, we will take a closer look at different issues and pitfalls, but just like when you play baseball or some other sport, the basic is the […]
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With some car accidents, there is more than meets the eye
Not every car accident case requires the help of a lawyer. That has to sound like a strange sentiment coming from a Chicago personal injury lawyer, but in some cases, particularly those with less serious injuries, someone who is hurt in a car wreck can come out further ahead from a financial point of view […]
Will My Dog Bite Leave A Scar?
If you have been bitten by a dog, and the wounds are deep and bled, then it is likely that that bite will leave a scar. These scars may fade with time or they may be permanent, disfiguring and/or painful. Some wounds may even produce keloid scars, which is when scar tissue grows out of […]
Who is at fault for my slip and fall injury?
Determining fault in a slip and fall injury is not a simple task. To do so, a court will ask questions such as: Did a dangerous condition on someone else’s property contribute to your personal injury? Does the property owner safely and regularly maintain the premises? Did a poorly placed object create a dangerous condition? […]
Who Files an Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When a person is the victim of a wrongful death, their surviving family will generally want to file an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages for their unexpected loss. In most cases, the person (known as the administrator of the estate) who files the lawsuit and acts on behalf of the deceased will be […]
Who benefits from wrongful death action damages?
Every wrongful death lawsuit will have damages with regard to the wrongful death action. These damages are the basic foundation of the lawsuit’s purpose and intend to compensate the family of the deceased for the loss of their loved one.In your wrongful death case you are entitled to seek damages for the loss of society, […]
Who benefits from survival action damages?
The two parts of a wrongful death lawsuit, survival action and wrongful death action, have many differences. The most notable of the differences is who is eligible to receive the benefits once the case is settled. In the case of survival action, the estate of the deceased will receive the settlement amount.The reasoning behind the […]
When an IVC Filter Injury May Require an Illinois Product Liability Claim
Bard IVC Filters are sometimes implanted into patients who are at risk of a pulmonary embolism. While there has not been a recall on this potentially dangerous medical device, there have been growing concerns about the potential hazard of pieces of the device fracturing. These pieces can end up puncturing or perforating a vital organ. […]
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