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Construction Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 26 Feb 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  Important Questions Regarding Construction Accidents Construction workers play a vital role in social development by erecting houses, offices and bridges, as well as maintaining and repairing infrastructure. Their work is difficult and dangerous, and they operate in some of the most hazardous and taxing situations. Despite strict safety regulations, construction site accidents still occur,…

Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury - 23 Feb 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  How Much Is My Case Worth? During an initial consultation, we’re often asked, “How much is my case worth?” Each and every case is considered on its merit, first and foremost.

Car Accident,Personal Injury - 19 Feb 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

A car crash is a traumatic event, and it is easy to act impulsively in the chaos that follows. Acting rashly can result in further trauma down the road, though, and it is best to keep a cool head and handle the situation in a calm manner. If you can manage that, it may be…

Car Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury - 19 Jan 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, speak to one of our experienced car accident attorneys today! Call us at (312)-372-8822 or (toll free) at (800)-985-1819 for a free consultation!

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 14 Jan 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

Working on a construction site is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and it is not uncommon for Chicago construction workers to sustain serious injuries or even die on the job. Construction work is critical to the development of any city, and if you are a construction worker, it is important that…

Personal Injury,Traumatic Brain Injury - 09 Jan 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) No other condition presents itself in such a disguised, varied and riddled form, or invokes the darkness of emotional and physical pain, more so than depression. While any serious physical injury can, and often does present some level of risk for depression, the risk for depression following a…

Car Accident,Catastrophic Injury,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - 06 Jan 2015 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

Depression often invades the life of someone who has been seriously injured, especially for those who face months or years of care to recover. Control over physical pain and function, their finances, their daily life and their future often seems to have disappeared.

Car Accident,In the News,Personal Injury - 31 Dec 2014 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

In 2013, there were 895 fatal car crashes across the state of Illinois, according to research by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These wrecks caused 954 fatalities, which is an increase from previous years. Police suggest that the proliferation of smartphones and other modern distractions have contributed to the increase in fatal accidents. While these figures…

In the News,Personal Injury - 11 Dec 2014 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  Chinese Drywall Class Action Lawsuit Sometimes, even if you win a class action lawsuit it can still feel like a loss. Around 80% of a $12M award has now been issued to 262 Virginian homeowners as a result of a class action lawsuit involving Chinese drywall that left many homeless, sick and broke. Other…

In the News,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Wrongful Death - 01 Dec 2014 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

Very few accidents involving large trucks and/or tractor-trailer rigs are described as ‘fender-benders’.  With an average of 10,000 – 80,000 pounds of flexing roadway muscle in motion, serious injury is almost always a given, and sadly, fatalities are all-too-often the result.