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Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Spinal Cord Injury - June 24, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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…

Truck Accident - June 4, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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…

Workers' Compensation - June 4, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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…

Personal Injury - July 23, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

There are many strange laws in Illinois. Although you may not initially be aware of these laws, you might be surprised to learn how these laws could have an impact on not only your life but your right to compensation after suffering an injury. Your Chicago personal injury attorney is responsible for carefully evaluating how…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - June 4, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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…

Workers' Compensation - May 30, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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…

Personal Injury - August 29, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

When involved in a personal injury case, the goal is to receive fair and reasonable compensation for your losses. Part of this process involves coming to a settlement agreement with the liable party or their insurance company. A settlement is a negotiated amount of money that both parties agree to in lieu of taking the…

Medical Malpractice - June 2, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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…

Car Accident - May 6, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

You may have seen news stories or TV shows where someone is so focused on what their GPS navigation system is telling them that they drive right into a lake or turn onto a one-way street. When you’re unfamiliar with a city, GPS can be useful, but who is at fault if you’re injured in…

Personal Injury - May 6, 2025 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

If you’re a fan of court procedural shows, you may think that personal injury lawyers always have the skills to succeed with what seems to be an unwinnable case. However, it’s important to distinguish entertainment from reality when it’s time for you to file your own personal injury claim. Do personal injury lawyers always win?…