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Union,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 25, 2017
Mark Weissburg, a partner and Chicago workers compensation lawyer at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: How much is my workers’ compensation case worth? The value of a workers’ compensation case depends on a lot of variables.
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Union,Workers' Compensation - January 11, 2017
Jay R. Luchsinger, a partner and lead trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: What should I expect from my attorney? Well, you should expect someone who works for you.
Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - July 5, 2016
A common theme to many of the questions weâre asked by injured workers involves the treatment and diagnosis provided by a company physician. The situation is frequently as follows: a worker is injured and reports to his supervisor, who recommends an exam by the company physician. The company physician may be on the worksite full…
In the News,Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - 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,Workers' Compensation - 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,Mass Tort,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - April 4, 2016
Benzene causes cancer; a fact supported by decades of in-depth, documented research. Despite our understanding of itâs 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…
Car Accident,Defective Products,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death - 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,Workers' Compensation - 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
Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 27, 2016
Advice from a Chicago Injury Attorney Workers compensation laws are notoriously complex. In Illinois, all employers with at least one part- or full-time employee must have workersâ comp insurance, as the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission explains. The construction and extraction industries are some of the most dangerous industries for employees, and many workers understand the…
FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 6, 2016
Although some industries are more dangerous than others, work-related injuries can happen in any profession. These injuries can involve expensive medical costs, and victims may not be able to return to work. If you were injured on the job, then a Chicago workers comp lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates may be able to help…
