Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - July 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way of life for most people across the country and here in Illinois. This is particularly true for the workforce. In many cases, people have lost their jobs due to the health crisis. However, essential workers continued to go to work during the initial stages of this pandemic….

Bad faith insurance,Personal Injury - June 29, 2020

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the negligent actions of another person, business, or entity, then you should be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance carrier. However, these cases are rarely cut and dry. Insurance carriers are for-profit entities, and their goal is to pay as little…

Personal Injury - June 22, 2020

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the negligent actions of another person, business, or entity, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. While it may seem like common sense that you should receive compensation for all of your losses automatically, insurance carriers work tirelessly to reduce the…

Personal Injury - June 15, 2020

In the aftermath of sustaining an injury caused by the negligent or careless actions of another person, victims often have to file personal injury lawsuits to recover compensation for their losses. There are various types of compensation available for victims of personal injuries, including both economic and non-economic compensation. Emotional distress damages are one type…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - May 15, 2020

While making a choice to put a loved one in a nursing home is not something anyone wants to do, it is often necessary to ensure your loved one receives the care they need. When choosing a prospective nursing home, family members need to be aware of many factors that can affect the health and…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - May 11, 2020

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, then you undoubtedly want to ensure that they always receive appropriate care. However, in recent months, they coronavirus pandemic has likely severely affected your ability to ensure your loved one is safe. This pandemic is particularly devastating for nursing home residents, and recent events in…

Personal Injury,Wrongful Death - April 20, 2020

Family members who have lost a loved one due to the careless or negligent actions of somebody else should be able to secure compensation for their loss. The Chicago wrongful death attorneys at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates are dedicated to helping family members get through this difficult period. Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Illinois Understanding wrongful…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - April 17, 2020

There are multiple variables that go into the equation in determining how much your workers’ compensation case is worth under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. These questions should help you get in the right mindset when evaluating your case: How much time were you off work? What kind of treatment(s) did you receive? Are you able to return…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - April 13, 2020

Nursing home abuse is abhorrent, and it is hard to understand why anyone would want to harm the most vulnerable amongst us. However, this type of abuse is not uncommon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one out of every 10 elders over the age of 60 have been abused….

Bad faith insurance,Personal Injury - March 30, 2020

In the aftermath of sustaining an injury, victims should be able to count on their insurance carrier or the insurance carrier of an at-fault party cover their expenses. This includes medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering damages, as well as other injury-related expenses. However, there are times when an insurance carrier denies a claim….