Personal Injury - November 23, 2015

  5 Tips for Driving in Heavy Traffic from a Chicago Accident Attorney Traffic is not only a frustration for people with busy schedules, but it is also a dangerous hazard for all road users. When traffic slows unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of rear-end accidents, and frayed tempers can lead to poor decisions….

Personal Injury - November 12, 2015

  Birth Injury v. Birth Trauma v. Birth Defect The Center for Disease Control and Prevention report, Expanded Data from the New Birth Certificate, lists 1,188 significant birth injuries among 2,073,368 births. A significant birth injury was defined as skeletal fracture(s), peripheral nerve injury, and/or soft tissue/solid organ hemorrhage which requires intervention. Other studies, such…

Uncategorized - October 28, 2015

Construction sites are rife with potentially fatal hazards. This is one reason why OSHA and other governing bodies are so strict when enforcing job site safety regulations – reducing construction site accidents is of great importance. Unfortunately, many construction zone managers and third-party companies who work onsite overlook workplace safety laws. This often leads to…

Personal Injury - October 14, 2015

Slip and fall accidents can cause potentially fatal injuries – especially for seniors. Without immediate medical care, serious complications may arise, including spinal cord injuries and even paralysis. These can be exorbitantly expensive to treat, but if your accident was the result of a property owner’s negligence, then you may be able to recover costs….

Personal Injury - October 7, 2015

Auto accidents can happen suddenly – sometimes without even the slightest warning. People with good driving records may feel safe, but nobody can control the actions of negligent motorists. In addition to physical pain, victims often face legal hurdles when trying to recover compensation for health-care bills, lost wages and other damages. Practicing safe driving…

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - September 9, 2015

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