Truck Accidents - 04 Jun 2025

The main difference between truck and car accident claims is the involvement of a third party, the truck driver’s employer. Not only do you, the victim, have to contend with the trucker’s insurance company, but the trucking company’s as well. There are a few other complications that make settling a truck accident claim more difficult,…

Truck Accidents - 04 Jun 2025

If you get nervous driving through work zones, concerned that you’ll be involved in a collision with a large commercial truck, you may have good reason to be. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), one-third of all fatal crashes in work zones involve oversized vehicles. Furthermore, according to the National Safety Council,…

Motor Vehicles Accidents - 01 Jun 2025

Yes, work zone accidents occur more frequently than in non-construction areas due to the complex and often unpredictable driving conditions these zones create. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, we have seen firsthand how these accidents impact individuals and families, and we are committed to helping victims navigate the aftermath. Keep reading to learn why work…

Workers Compensation - 06 May 2025

Navigating a workers’ compensation claim can be overwhelming and very complicated. Though it can be a huge relief to know you have access to the medical treatment you need for your work-related injuries, it can also be frustrating to hear that you need to see providers other than those already established. If you are worried…

Personal Injury - 02 May 2025

One of the benefits of renting is that you aren’t responsible for many of the more expensive repairs of the property. This responsibility falls on the property owner or manager. You may be entitled to recover compensation if your landlord fails to address safety concerns that injure you. An Aurora personal injury lawyer with Horwitz,…

Motor Vehicles Accidents - 30 Apr 2025

Truckers are on the road nearly constantly, allowing more opportunity than most to have accidents. If you have been involved in an accident with a truck, you need an experienced Gurnee personal injury attorney to help you navigate the claim process and fight for the compensation you deserve. Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is committed to…

Personal Injury - 23 Apr 2025

It is possible to file and win a do-it-yourself personal injury claim in Aurora, but possible does not mean “recommended.” If you do manage to win, you probably will not secure as much compensation as you could have if an Aurora personal injury lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates handled your case. Why do plaintiffs…

Personal Injury - 18 Apr 2025

Illinois courts hear tens of thousands of personal injury cases each year. Victims hurt by another party’s negligence are serious about demanding compensation for their losses and suffering. The Chicago personal injury attorneys from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates have decades of experience handling personal injury claims successfully, and we are ready to put that experience…

Workers Compensation - 17 Apr 2025

Almost all Illinois employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover workers who are hurt or become ill on the job. Applying for and receiving workers’ compensation can be challenging, and the situation becomes even more complicated for the surviving family if the employee dies while the workers’ comp case is active. A Chicago workers’…

Workers Compensation - 10 Apr 2025

For individuals who have been injured while working, it is normal to wonder if independent contractors are covered by workers’ comp. Because independent contractors are not typically considered employees, they are not generally entitled to workers’ compensation insurance. However, categorizations may not always be clear, and this can have a significant impact on your rights…