Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - September 30, 2015

Families across the United States invest their trust in nursing homes. We expect that these facilities will provide a safe and healthy environment for our loved ones. Sadly, this is not always the case. Many nursing homes are understaffed; others employ caregivers who are not qualified. Both of these can lead to neglect or even…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 21, 2015

What are the main benefits of workers’ compensation? As outlined in the Workers’ Compensation Handbook, if you qualify for benefits, monetary rewards will become available to you in order to meet the demands of medical costs associated with your injury. You will also receive compensation for lost income. Workers’ compensation may also provide the funds…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 10, 2015

  When Should I Settle My Workers’ Comp Case in Illinois? When your medical condition resulting from a work injury has reached a state of permanency, it is time to begin thinking about settling your claim. Permanency means that your doctor has concluded that you have reached what is called, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). When…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 10, 2015

  Changes to the “Two Doctor Rule” under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act Under the “Two Doctor Rule,” if an employer sets up a “Preferred Provider Program,” then the injured worker only has one choice of doctor and the chain of referrals that we spoke about yesterday will stem from this initial doctor. A “Preferred Provider…

FAQ,Medical Malpractice - September 9, 2015

  Question: Does my treating doctor or hospital have any obligations?

Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury - September 9, 2015

  Question: How much is my personal injury case worth?

Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What’s the settlement value of my workers compensation case based on?

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What are my three basic rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act?

Personal Injury,Slip and Fall - September 8, 2015

Some of the most devastating personal injury cases stem from slip and fall accidents. Falls can be particularly harmful for senior citizens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A serious fall can lead to long-term medical complications, including back and joint injuries. Expensive medical bills can threaten victims’ financial security, and lengthy…