Workers' Compensation - August 28, 2020

If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury at work, you should be able to rely on receiving workers’ compensation coverage in Illinois. Workers’ compensation insurance is a “no-fault” system, meaning that a person can receive coverage regardless of who was at fault for the injury. These benefits are an important lifeline for…

Automobile Accidents - August 26, 2020

Motorcycles can be incredibly exhilarating vehicles to own and operate. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to sustaining severe injuries in the event an accident occurs. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 2,266 motorcyclists were injured, and 119 motorcyclists were killed in accidents during the latest reporting year across the state. A significant percentage…

Personal Injury - August 24, 2020

If you or somebody you love enjoys riding a bicycle, whether for recreational purposes or as a method of transportation to get from place to place, then you know safety is paramount. Bicyclists are incredibly vulnerable to severe injuries in the event an accident occurs. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were more…

Dog Bites - August 21, 2020

Dog bite incidents can result in severe injuries for victims. Most people never think about the possibility of sustaining a dog bite injury until an incident actually occurs. Unfortunately, dog bites are more common than most people realize. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, we are here to help when you need a dog bite attorney…

Workers' Compensation - August 17, 2020

No one wants to get hurt at work. Unfortunately, work injuries are not uncommon in Illinois. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries or illnesses that occur each year across the country. Thankfully, most work injuries are covered through Illinois workers’ compensation insurance benefits. However,…

Nursing Home,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect - July 30, 2020

Data available from the National Council on Aging Shows that approximately one out of every ten people over the age of 60 experience some form of elder abuse each year in the United States. This is an alarming statistic. The abuse of some of the most vulnerable people in our society should never occur. Unfortunately,…

Nursing Home,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect - July 24, 2020

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 - July 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way of life for most people across the country and here in Illinois. This is particularly true for the workforce. In many cases, people have lost their jobs due to the health crisis. However, essential workers continued to go to work during the initial stages of this pandemic….

Horwitz Horwitz and Associates,Workers' Compensation - July 10, 2020

Chicago, IL, United States, July 10, 2020 – Horwitz Horwitz & Associates congratulates Mitchell W. Horwitz and Mark Weissburg for being selected to the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group’s Top Injured Workers’ Attorneys program. Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group® is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of…

Bad faith insurance - June 29, 2020

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the negligent actions of another person, business, or entity, then you should be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance carrier. However, these cases are rarely cut and dry. Insurance carriers are for-profit entities, and their goal is to pay as little…