In the News,Personal Injury - May 25, 2016
On May 11, 2016, Thomas A. Kelliher, an injury attorney from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates argued on behalf of plaintiff appellant, Ronald Bayer, before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Personal Injury - April 30, 2016
105 Years of Workers’ Compensation By Marc A. Perper The year 2016 marks the 105th anniversary of the enactment of the first Workers’ Compensation law in the United States. Wisconsin passed the first work comp legislation, followed by Illinois the same year. A centennial commission was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of work comp…
FAQ,Personal Injury - April 13, 2016
What Juries Do Not Know 99% of trials in personal injury cases are about insurance. What juries do not know, is that the true battle is between the injured individual and the insurance carrier who represents an individual or corporation who is being sued. The jury is led to believe that the Defendant is…
FAQ,Personal Injury - April 5, 2016
Suffering the Misery of Not Having Enough Insurance For a Few Hundred or Less, You can Protect Yourself Home and automobile insurance has changed and policy liability limits are so confusing many simply don’t realize they’re underinsured by today’s realities of risk. A frightening few have protection in the event of a severe injury, leading…
FAQ,Mass Tort,Personal Injury - April 4, 2016
Benzene causes cancer; a fact supported by decades of in-depth, documented research. Despite our understanding of it’s danger in the workplace, the following continues to be true: Benzene is the number one cause of Leukemia, responsible for an estimated 10,000 deaths by exposure annually. An estimated half-million workers are needlessly exposed to benzene annually, either…
FAQ,Personal Injury - April 4, 2016
A winter wonderland can quickly produce conditions that result in slip and fall accidents. Injuries, from falling on wet floors from snow tracked in by customers of retail stores skyrocket. But you’ll be surprised to learn how limited the liability is for store owners when falls on ice and water occur on their property. While…
Personal Injury - April 4, 2016
Losing a loved one is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. When that loss is caused by the negligence of another, the aftermath can be even more traumatic. Although no amount of compensation can undo the emotional hardship, a Chicago wrongful death attorney may be able to help.
Personal Injury - March 17, 2016
Slips and falls can cause broken bones, head injuries and even paralysis. Victims often cannot return to work, and the medical bills alone are enough to fall into debt. If you trip on another person’s property because of a hazard and hurt yourself – especially if the owner knew about the hazard – then you…
Personal Injury - March 11, 2016
Accident Response 101: 3 Tips from a Chicago Personal-Injury Attorney If you were injured in a car accident, then you may face steep medical bills, and you may not be able to return to work. Many victims face overwhelming debt due to their financial losses after serious automobile accidents. A Chicago car accident lawyer from…
Personal Injury - February 29, 2016
Note: This story originally appeared in the February 24, 2016 Issue of the Chicago Defender. It was authored by Ken Hare, a staff writer for the Chicago Defender. Questionable Call in City’s Workers’ Compensation Case City Worker Denied Surgery to Relieve Pain
