Construction work is consistently ranked among the most dangerous occupations in the United States, and Chicago construction workers face serious risks every day on job sites throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that construction accidents remain among the most frequent and severe workplace injuries nationwide….
June 2020 is National Safety Month, as coordinated by the National Safety Council (NSC). Each year, National Safety Month shares with the country several safety topics that need more attention. This year, the focus is put mostly on the workplace and how everyone can be safer and healthier at work. Pay Attention to Your Mental…
What Are Your Next Steps Following a Car Accident Resulting in Death? Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident is a truly harrowing experience that no one can imagine experiencing, yet it happens nearly 100 times a day across the country. To make the difficulty of trying to grieve and collect oneself after…
2020 is a year of big changes around the globe, including right here in Chicago. The city recently updated its traffic safety laws through a number of new measures. A few of the legal updates that you should know about are: School bus fines: Illegally passing a school bus can be fined anywhere between $300…
We all instinctually know that drinking and driving is dangerous, and yet millions of drivers worldwide will drive while intoxicated each year. To spread some education about drinking and driving dangers, our team of car accident attorneys from McHargue & Jones, LLC in Chicago would like to take a quick look at alcohol impairs a…
Brake failure is one of the most dangerous causes of truck accidents. Because commercial trucks are significantly heavier than passenger vehicles, they depend on properly functioning braking systems to stop safely. When brakes fail, the results are often severe or catastrophic. If you were injured in a crash involving a truck with brake problems, one…
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…
Update May 2026 Key takeaway: Truck black box data can help prove fault in an Illinois truck accident case by showing how the truck was being operated before impact. Depending on the truck and system involved, the data may show speed, braking, throttle use, sudden deceleration, engine activity, hours-of-service information, GPS movement, and whether the…
No — you are not required to speak to the other driver’s insurance company without an attorney. In many cases, doing so can hurt your claim. After a car accident, the at-fault driver’s insurer may contact you quickly and ask for a statement. While they may sound helpful, insurance adjusters are trained to protect the…
Yes—you should see a doctor immediately after a car accident, even if you feel fine. Many injuries are delayed, and getting medical care is one of the most important pieces of evidence in car accident claims in Illinois. Waiting to seek treatment can seriously hurt both your health and your case. Insurance companies look for…
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…
