Can a personal injury lawyer drop your case?

While it does not happen often, a personal injury lawyer can drop your case under certain conditions. This may come as a surprise and leave you wondering what to do next, especially while your case is in progress. You may also wonder if this is allowed; the short answer is yes. If you are seeking…

What shouldn’t I say after a truck accident?

A collision with a commercial truck can leave you shaken, injured, and unsure about your next steps. The words you choose matter greatly in the rush of adrenaline and confusion. Whether you’re speaking to the truck driver, law enforcement, medical personnel, or the insurance adjusters who will soon be calling, a single sentence can weaken…

I can’t remember the details of my car accident: how might this affect my claim?

If you can’t remember the details of a car accident, you are not alone. The trauma of the car accident may make it difficult to recall the events clearly. While this may make your case more challenging, it’s still possible to recover compensation for your losses with the help of an Aurora car accident lawyer….

How to choose the best Chicago truck accident lawyer

Finding the right accident attorneys to help you get the compensation you deserve can be complicated. You want someone who has experience, skills, and integrity, who treats you with respect from the start, and is ready to hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions. It’s important that you understand how to choose the best…

Most Common Types of Slip and Fall Accidents in Illinois

Nobody wants to accept liability when people slip, fall and injure themselves, but if the accident was the result of another person’s negligence, then victims may be entitled to compensation. Falls are the main cause of injury-related hospitalizations, and many people, especially the elderly, suffer significant injuries, including death, because of these accidents. According to…

The Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Avoid Accidents

As a professional truck driver, you know that the consequences of causing an accident are severe: You may seriously injure someone else, you could be held liable in a lawsuit for damages, and your CDL will likely be suspended. The best way to prevent a truck driving accident is defensive driving and other proactive safety…

Can Day Laborers Get Workers’ Compensation?

Maybe. If you’re a temporary worker working for a staffing agency in Illinois, you should be covered under workers’ compensation through the agency you’re contracted with. The Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act requires third-party staffing agencies to carry the same workers’ compensation insurance as other employers in Illinois. Temporary employees in Illinois, especially…

How to Remove Your Loved One From A Nursing Home

Most people do not consider the possibility of having to remove a loved one from a nursing home. However, the majority of individuals want the necessary care for their loved ones for as long as possible. Unfortunately, there are risks when loved ones are placed in nursing homes, such as neglect or abuse. If you…

What You Need to Know About the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

If your Illinois workers’ compensation claim was denied, you have the right to appeal the decision before the Workers’ Compensation Commission division of the Appellate Court. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is overseen by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). The board reviews workers’ compensation claims that were denied by the employer’s insurance…

Common LASIK eye surgery mistakes

LASIK eye surgery has grown in popularity since its development in 1990, and millions of individuals have benefited from this revolutionary treatment for vision problems. However,  there are a number of practitioners performing LASIK who are not fully capable. The result is medical malpractice that leaves patients with a variety of new vision maladies. When…