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…
Having a pre-existing condition does not automatically disqualify you from workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois. If a work accident or job duties aggravated, accelerated, or worsened an underlying condition, you may still be entitled to medical treatment, temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, permanent disability benefits, and even surgery. These cases are common—and frequently denied—but many…
If you were just in a car accident in Chicago, one of the most important documents for your case is the police accident report. This report can determine: Who is at fault How insurance companies handle your claim Whether you can recover compensation At McHargue & Jones, our Chicago car accident lawyers use police reports…
At the base, personal injury cases generally involve the negligence of one party causing harm to another party. If the injured party can prove that negligence, then they may be able to recover compensation from the negligent party to pay for their medical bills and other expenses that arose as a result of the accident….
Illinois law does allow recovery for certain mental or psychological conditions, but the rules are more restrictive than for physical injuries. Generally, mental injury claims fall into three categories: 1. Physical → Mental (Most Common and Strongest) This occurs when a physical work injury leads to a mental condition, such as: depression after a serious…
The Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play sleeper, a kind of carrier that was designed to cradle babies while they sleep, was recalled in April of 2019 due to deadly defects. Despite the recall and the product’s association with the death of approximately 50 infants, the sleepers are still being sold and are still in use in…
By law, almost every business (with a few exceptions) is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to pay benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Unfortunately, some employers manage to avoid purchasing workers’ compensation insurance, and put their employees at risk. How to Know if Your Employer is Covered Most employers, if they…
If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Illinois, you’re probably asking the same questions most injured people search for online: “How do I prove a slip and fall case?” “What evidence do I need after slipping in a store or apartment?” “How do I show the property owner was negligent?” “What…
Illinois is following the lead of many other states by strengthening its laws that are aimed to combat distracted driving, with new legislation that will start being enforced on July 1, 2019. The laws focus on the known dangers of distracted driving, and particularly the risks of using a cellphone when operating a vehicle. While…
In a typical injury case, whoever is at fault for the accident is required to pay damages to the injury victim. In order to receive the compensation they deserve, an injured person must prove that another party was at fault. However, workers’ compensation cases are different — injured employees do not have to prove that…
A recent study revealed a potential link between mothers’ exposure to solvent chemicals in their place of work, and the chance of autism development in their children — exposed mothers were found to have a 1.5 times greater probability of having a child with autism than mothers who were not exposed to solvents. A solvent…
Do you need a workers’ compensation attorney in Illinois? Most Illinois workers assume that if they get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation will automatically cover their medical bills, lost wages, and any permanent injury. Unfortunately, that isn’t how the system works. While Illinois law requires almost all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, the…
On-the-job injuries are sometimes caused by issues with the work equipment. An employee mishandling tools, or a lack of proper training are two examples of issues that could contribute to a work accident. However, some incidents in which equipment is the main cause of a work injury are not the fault of anyone at the…
Commercial trucking is heavily regulated at both the federal and state level. These safety rules are designed to reduce accidents by controlling how trucks are operated, maintained, and loaded. When trucking companies or drivers violate these regulations, the risk of serious accidents increases significantly. In many truck accident cases, these violations are not just background…
When a defective or dangerous product is negligently marketed to the public, manufacturers and retailers can be considered liable, and therefore required to pay damages to any consumers who suffered from an injury caused by the use of the product. Investing in a product you expected to help you, only to be harmed by its…
