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Illinois Law Now Requires Children to Be Vaccinated

Illinois law requires students to provide proof of immunization to be admitted into school. Until now, parents could exempt their students from this requirement for either medical or religious reasons. When based on religious grounds, parents simply had to write a letter to local school officials stating that having their children vaccinated violated their religious beliefs. That law recently changed

When Do You Need a Workers’ Comp Attorney?

After a workplace accident, you may be wondering, “when do you need a workers’ comp attorney?” When filing a work injury claim, victims may need a workers’ compensation attorney for guidance on documentation, damages, and denials. Illinois law requires your employer in Chicago and other communities throughout Illinois to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Workers’ compensation pays

Police Code of Silence: Is Chicago Liable for Injuries?

The code of silence among police officers is enforced to create a bond of solidarity, but it often results in financial liability when injuries occur. Dangers of a Police Code of Silence When the police code of silence perpetrates injury on innocent victims, or in some cases criminals, city officials may pay the price. The

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

The US Healthcare System Is Struggling with Serious Shortcomings

The US healthcare system is facing a medical crisis due to inferior hospital quality and substandard patient care in medical facilities across the country. Hospital Patients are Dying Recent investigations by Georgia Health News and WebMD show that the U.S. healthcare system is not providing quality medical care to patients. Although Americans spent close to $3.5 trillion on healthcare

Does Daylight Savings Time Cause More Auto Accidents?

Last weekend much of the United States, “sprang forward” as we moved our clocks ahead one hour. While daylight savings time has long been considered a modern rite of passage for the changing seasons, some experts point out that the time change puts our health at risk and increases the risk of accidents and injuries

Who Is Liable if a Delivery Driver Falls on Your Property?

Who is liable if a delivery driver falls on your property? Under premises liability laws, a property owner may be held liable for injuries that occur on the property, unless the delivery driver is covered by workers’ compensation insurance through an employer. Delivering Packages May Be Dangerous Delivery drivers who work for big companies like

Who Is Liable When a Company Carpool Accident Happens?

If a company offers incentives to employees who provide rideshare services, the employer can be held liable for car accidents and/or negligent actions by the carpool driver. Is Company Carpooling Worth the Risks? Ridesharing has become an economical way for employees to get to work. As a result, many companies are offering company carpool incentive

What Is Psychiatric Malpractice?

Psychiatric malpractice is a type of personal injury claim that covers negligence by mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists. Psychiatrists owe their patients a standard of care that requires them to make decisions about, evaluate, and treat their patients as a reasonable psychiatrist would during their medical practice. Failure to meet this standard of care

How Much Does a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Cost?

In Illinois, workers’ compensation lawyers charge a contingency fee for handling workers’ compensation claims. After a workplace accident, medical bills can pile up quickly, leaving you to wonder “how much does a workers’ comp lawyer cost?” Under a contingency fee arrangement, the lawyers receive up to 20% of the award actually paid to the worker