Personal Injury - July 16, 2023

When you work with an attorney, your conversations will usually be protected under attorney-client privilege. This means you can tell your lawyer the complete and unfiltered truth about your situation without fear of betrayal or retribution. However, when you’re speaking with your attorney, others may attempt to listen in and violate that privilege. Let’s examine…

Premises Liability - July 14, 2023

If you were injured in a building collapse, you may have grounds for legal action, but do you know your full rights? If you have any questions about your case, from compensation questions to liability, get the help you need to protect your rights and recover from your suffering. Common causes of building collapse When…

Wrongful Death - July 13, 2023

When a loved one dies because someone else is careless with their safety, you face more than a difficult financial situation. You face damages, especially financial ones, that make your life more difficult. Worse, you may struggle to get the funds you are due if your loved one is at an advanced age. While older…

Workers' Compensation - July 12, 2023

When hard-working employees are injured on the job, they have the right to seek and collect workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits provide medical coverage and needed income for the injured worker and their households during the recovery period. Many of today’s workers hold second jobs and wonder if they still can still work at one…

Car Accident - July 11, 2023

Determining the cause of an accident is critical to identifying the at-fault party and holding them responsible for the damage they caused. Sometimes, the cause of an accident may not be immediately apparent, and other times the apparent cause turns out to be misleading. A Chicago car accident lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates has…

Consumer Law,Defective Products - May 24, 2023

Are you experiencing symptoms such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or redness or swelling of the eye? You may have been infected with Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), a bacteria recently found in bottles of artificial tears and lubricant eye drops. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of several eye products: EzriCare…

Workers' Compensation - May 15, 2023

The workplace is not just a place of employment — it’s a complex ecosystem where various dynamics come into play. These dynamics, positive or negative, affect employees’ well-being and an organization’s overall success. An issue that threatens this equilibrium is workplace violence and injuries. These unfortunate occurrences can significantly affect an employee’s ability to work…

Car Accident - May 14, 2023

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and serious injuries in the United States. The risk is spread across all types of people, but gender can play an important role in determining who is more likely to be involved in a crash — and who will suffer more serious injuries if they…

Car Accident - May 13, 2023

According to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, more than half of all motor vehicle collisions resulting in injuries or fatalities occur at intersections. Fortunately, the causes of intersection collisions are largely preventable, and being aware of them can help you take the necessary steps to avoid them. Continue reading to learn more, then contact Horwitz,…

Workers' Compensation - May 9, 2023

Also known as work-from-home employees, remote employees have become an increasingly common part of the workplace, and with that comes questions about workers’ compensation for remote employees. Continue reading to learn more, then contact Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates for personalized guidance about your rights to workers’ comp benefits in Illinois. Eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits…