Out of all the components of a commercial truck, the braking system might be the most important. Without properly working brakes, a big rig puts every other motorist in danger whenever it hauls cargo. Rear-end collisions, in particular, become all the more likely. After a truck accident involving a commercial truck with defective brakes, who…
Did your employer refuse to report your work injury, change the story, or pressure you to say it happened at home? In Illinois, you may still have a valid workers’ compensation case. This guide explains what to do next — and how the workers’ comp lawyers at McHargue & Jones can protect your benefits with…
Illinois workers’ compensation covers workplace assaults and violent attacks when an employee is injured because of their job duties or work environment. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, employees in Chicago and across Illinois who are assaulted by patients, inmates, students, customers, delivery recipients, or members of the public may be entitled to full benefits,…
No. Illinois workers’ compensation does not pay traditional “pain and suffering” damages — but injured workers can still receive substantial financial benefits that account for serious injuries, permanent limitations, and long-term impact. Instead of pain and suffering, Illinois workers’ comp provides guaranteed medical coverage, wage replacement, and permanent disability benefits based on medical evidence and…
In truck accident cases, injury victims and their legal representation can look to many different sources for evidence: The driver’s trip logs, records from their employer, mechanical evidence, and more. Another source for recovering evidence after a truck accident is through the vehicle’s black box. The black box is a device that gathers data on…
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Receiving medical attention after a car accident serves a greater purpose than just addressing your injuries. If you file a car accident claim, your medical records will be a crucial piece of evidence in your case. An initial visit to a doctor demonstrates to the other driver’s insurance company the damage the accident caused. Do…
If you’re a parent, your biggest concern when buying your child gifts for the holidays may be finding the exact brand and color of the toy they described in their letter to Santa. Plus, you’re probably on the hunt for the best holiday sales. Amidst the holiday cheer, you may not be thinking about the…
The Importance of Health and Safety in Retail Stores When most people think of hazardous jobs, retail roles generally do not make the list. Retail workers are just as likely as any other worker to be injured at their jobs and may be equally at risk for occupational accidents as workers in traditionally “dangerous” roles….
Everybody is familiar with the dangers of distracted driving, but what about the dangers of distracted walking? It is a well-known fact that distracted driving (especially cell phone use) is a contributing factor in a multitude of severe car accidents every year. But cell phone use when walking can cause injuries too — a pedestrian…
In most industries, people who are injured on the job have the option to file a claim with their employer and their employer’s insurance company in order to recover workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is not available to all employees in the United States, including people who work in the railroad industry. Railroad workers have…
Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence Leading to My Work Accident? The reception of workers’ compensation benefits is not dependent on fault. An injured employee does not need to blame another person to qualify for benefits. In addition to the absence of “fault” under the workers’ compensation system, employees cannot sue their place of…
To recover benefits under the workers’ compensation system, an injured employee must spend a significant amount of time speaking with their employer, representatives from their employer’s insurance company, and attorneys. These processes can be complicated for the many non-native English speakers in the American workforce. Workers’ compensation bureaus throughout the United States (including the Illinois…
Truck accidents are generally more debilitating than car accidents because of the size of commercial 18-wheelers in comparison to the size of a standard car. Semi-trucks are already much larger than cars, but often carry heavy cargo as well, contributing to their weight and the difficulty of operation. The cargo of a truck presents its…
Nearly every business in the United States is required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance and provide benefits to injured employees. In addition to offering those benefits in the event of an on-the-job accident, employers must also take action to ensure their employees are educated on their rights under the workers’ compensation system. The Rights of…
