Posted on April 25, 2024 in Personal Injury

Families spend time and effort trying to choose the right nursing home for their aging loved one. They look at the room size, the food that is offered, and the activities that are available to determine whether it might be a good environment for their parents. While all the conditions inside the nursing home might be a perfect match, the facility’s ability to ensure residents remain indoors and under supervision must be considered. If residents are free to wander unsupervised and possibly leave the facility, it could present a serious health risk, as will be explained below. If your loved one was harmed when they wandered or eloped from a nursing home, speak with a compassionate Cook County, IL nursing home neglect lawyer to understand what legal recourse you might consider.

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 Posted on April 10, 2024 in Auto Accidents

When you are driving safely and abiding by traffic laws, but someone crashes into the back of your car, it can be extremely jarring and also dangerous. Rear-end accidents are very common and happen for a variety of reasons. The degree of damage resulting from a rear-end accident can fall anywhere on a large spectrum. Sometimes a driver is distracted by their phone while stopped at a red light and does not notice that they are slowly moving forward until they bump into the car in front of them. Other times, someone can be driving at full speed when they stop looking ahead and then plow into the back of a car. If someone has read-ended you, speak with a knowledgeable Bensenville, IL personal injury attorney to gain a better understanding of your legal options.

Common Reasons for Rear-End Accidents

Of course, there are endless reasons why car accidents happen in general, and the same is true for rear-end accidents. However, some scenarios are more commonly associated with this type of crash. These include:

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 Posted on March 23, 2024 in Workers' Compensation

Some types of work present risks of illnesses or diseases with long-lasting effects. When an employee in Illinois contracts a disease while at their job, they are generally entitled to workers’ compensation if their occupational disease claim is approved. If that happens, they can get the financial support and medical care coverage they need. An experienced Elk Grove Village, IL workers’ compensation attorney can help you submit a claim backed up with the proof you will need for your claim to be approved.

How Can You Show That Your Occupation Is Linked To Your Disease?

To get your occupational disease claim approved, you need to demonstrate either that it is linked to the work you do in some way or that your work exacerbated a medical issue you already had.

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 Posted on March 13, 2024 in Personal Injury

Anytime someone is harmed because of someone else’s negligence, they might have a personal injury case on their hands. This negligence can be the faulty installation of equipment, a defective product, failure to make necessary repairs or any number of other things. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, you might be eligible for compensation. A knowledgeable Bensenville, IL personal injury lawyer can review your case and guide you forward.

Tip 1: Seek Medical Care Immediately

If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need to get medical attention as soon as possible for two reasons. First, for the sake of your healing process and peace of mind. Knowing that you are taking steps to ensure that any medical conditions do not go unnoticed can give you the confidence to focus on other things. Second, a medical record indicating that you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence can be very helpful in a personal injury lawsuit. It can prove your claims to insurance companies, authorities, and anyone else seeking to limit the scope of your case.

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 Posted on February 27, 2024 in Personal Injury

You have legal rights if you purchase a defective washing machine that damages your home or causes injury. Under Illinois product liability law, both manufacturing defect claims and failure to warn claims can provide grounds for holding appliance makers financially accountable through litigation. An Illinois attorney can assist you in gathering the evidence you have and building a strong case.

Proving a Manufacturing Defect

A manufacturing defect indicates that a washing machine error arose during production rather than from the intended design. For example, incorrectly installed wiring could cause a fire risk. A faulty assembly could cause the machine drums to become loose and damage internal components.

To prove this type of defect existed, you would need to show physical evidence and have documentation detailing issues from a technician. It also requires demonstrating that the defect caused damages, like fire, flooding, or property destruction. Photos, repair invoices, medical bills, and other documentation help substantiate losses. You could also search online and see if anyone else is having similar issues with the same washing machine model as yours. If so, print out that information as more proof.

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 Posted on February 13, 2024 in Workplace Accidents

Suffering a work-related injury can be difficult enough without also seeing your salary reduced while recovering or after returning to work. Unfortunately, this is a situation that many employees face. Suppose you have experienced a drop in wages because of missing work for a work-related injury or being assigned to lighter duties after an injury. In that case, you can take steps to attempt to remedy the situation. An Illinois workers’ compensation attorney can make sure you are within your rights to make a claim.

Notify Your Employer

If your salary has been decreased because of a work injury, you should first notify your employer about the change. Ensure to note the date when your pay was reduced, what your wages were before the reduction, and what they have decreased to now. Communicate that the lower salary is due to missing work related to your injury.

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 Posted on January 21, 2024 in Workers' Compensation

Proving that you contracted an infectious disease from your workplace can be challenging, but it is possible with the right evidence and legal guidance. An Illinois workers’ compensation lawyer can help determine if you  have a potential case and how to move forward with your claim.

Establish the Disease is Infectious

The first step is confirming that you are suffering from an infectious disease. You will need medical records and doctor statements showing your diagnosis and confirming your illness can be transmitted between people. This rules out non-infectious illnesses that could not have originated at work.

Prove Exposure at Work

You must prove that you were likely exposed to the disease while working. Think back on recent interactions with sick coworkers, customers, or clients. Obtain statements from any individuals who came to work obviously ill. Gather workplace visitor logs, meeting calendars, shift schedules, and other evidence confirming these infectious people were present.

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 Posted on January 08, 2024 in Personal Injury

Sustaining any injury in a train accident merits seeking fair compensation for all losses and damages through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. However, building a convincing legal case first requires strategic preparation and evidence gathering. Understanding how liability gets established and the documents proving negligence with an Illinois personal injury lawyer can significantly help.

Determining The Negligent Party

The first step involves pinpointing what party or entity displayed negligence directly causing the train accident and subsequent harm. Consider whether negligence by the train operator, rail company administrators, maintenance crew, or other staff played a role. A careful investigation can help determine how fast the operator was going, their signal obedience, distraction factors, equipment failures, or poor safety oversight.

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 Posted on December 20, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

If you have developed carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and believe your job duties caused it, you may have a workers’ compensation case. There are some things you should know about and what you must prove to link CTS to work activities and recover damages. An Illinois Workers’ Compensation attorney can help determine what proof you need to substantiate your claim.

Demonstrate Repetitive Motion Tasks

To start building a carpal tunnel claim, make a comprehensive list of all tasks you regularly perform involving repetitive hand and wrist motions like typing, gripping tools, or scanning products. Details should include average daily time spent on each activity and weights of handled materials. Present specific measurements - for example, “scan up to 2,000 items across three hours of my eight-hour shift.” Vague descriptions get discredited.

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 Posted on December 07, 2023 in Uncategorized

Healthcare workers can suffer more workplace injuries than most other professions. Doctors, nurses, aides, technicians, and other healthcare personnel often handle heavy equipment, deal with demanding and rude patients, perform physical tasks, and risk exposure to infectious diseases. These hazards can lead to career-altering or even life-threatening injuries.

If you are an Illinois healthcare worker who has suffered a workplace injury, you may have a right to workers’ compensation benefits. An Illinois attorney can help you understand your legal options.

Determine If Your Injury Qualifies

Illinois Workers’ Compensation law provides wage replacement, medical care, and rehabilitation services to employees injured in work-related accidents. Generally, you must show your injury occurred within the scope of your employment duties.

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