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Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 25 Jun 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Importance of Labor “Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.”
Personal Injury,Train Accident,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 24 Apr 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Railroad Injury Compensation Employer Negligence If the injured worker can prove that his employer was negligent (that is, provided an unsafe place to work) then he can recover for pain and suffering and disability and can recover full compensation. Such a case is usually worth much more than a Workers Compensation case since Workers Compensation…
Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 11 Apr 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Construction Site Injuries Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim Problems When injured on a construction site, the worker clearly has a Workers’ Compensation claim, but we sometimes find that the employer has no insurance. Under this scenario, Illinois law permits us to prosecute the company that hired the uninsured employer. This allows the Workers’ Compensation claim…
In the News,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 30 Jan 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Largest Personal Injury Jury Verdict in Illinois History Personal Injury Attorneys Win For Ironworker Horwitz, Horwitz and Associates, Ltd. (after five years of fighting AIG insurance and the “defense lawyer of the year”) obtained what was the largest personal injury individual jury verdict in Illinois history; $64 million dollars. Only one jury verdict for an…
In the News,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 13 Jan 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Workers’ Compensation in Jeopardy Workers’ Compensation law is under attack. False claims of “rampant fraud” are being used as a Trojan Horse to sneak in “reforms” that would eliminate significant workers’ rights. It is essential that we join together to fight for and protect the Workers’ Compensation Act. Illinois workers fought long and hard…
Union - 12 Jan 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Union Pension Funds and Fraud Corporate Misconduct and Fraud Union pension funds have continued to suffer unnecessary losses due to corporate fraud and mismanagement. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), whose job it is to monitor publicly traded companies and, when necessary, prosecute actions for fraud, has proven less than effective at being able…
Bad faith insurance,Car Accident,Personal Injury - 11 Jan 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Insurance Company Pay Out Problems Hurricane Katrina Three years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, reports still swirl about homeowners across the region with viable claims for destroyed homes battling denied insurance payments based on fraudulent tactics of delay, deny and dispute. Yes, we all watch the reports with a sense of irritated,…
Car Accident,Personal Injury - 02 Jan 2012 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Yamaha Rhino (Rollover) Dangers Most people see the popular and sporty Yamaha Rhino, a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) with its supped up bucket seats, a steering wheel instead of handlebars and sturdy roll cage, and instantly get visions of off-road family fun. But for hundreds of individuals and families across the country, the Rhino…
In the News,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 19 Oct 2011 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Changes to Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act On June 28, 2011, Governor Quinn signed into law Public Act 94-0018, which made a number of significant changes to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act that will affects the rights of injured workers across Illinois in a number of ways. This article is meant to provide you with…
FAQ,In the News,Personal Injury,Union,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 04 Jan 2010 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
How Unions can Level the Playing Field with Non-Union “Independent” Contractors Union contractors in the construction trades have long fought an uphill battle, forced to compete at a financial disadvantage with non-union contractors who pay their employees less, offer few, if any benefits, and have historically reduced their overhead by not providing legally mandated…
