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…
Understanding Workers’ Compensation and Pre-Existing Conditions Some on-the-job injuries occur quickly, causing harm to the affected worker in a matter of seconds. Other work injuries cannot be attributed to one accident, but are the result of long term wear-and-tear that contributes to injury or illness. Sometimes, the impact of a strenuous job can aggravate a…
What is a Car Accident Police Report? Following a car accident, at least one police officer should arrive at the scene. It is their responsibility to not only assist injury victims in the aftermath of a collision, but also to file a report of the events. A car accident police report provides an account of…
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….
Workers’ compensation benefits help many people recover from injuries that can result from a physically-demanding job. Bone fractures, spine injuries, and muscle tears are all common conditions that prompt employees to file a workers’ compensation claim. Harm that results from a job can include more than physical harm. There are many workers who, for example,…
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…
When you visit another person’s property, whether public or private, the owner has a responsibility to maintain conditions that will keep you and others safe. Property owners who fail to meet this responsibility by ignoring the need to repair maintenance issues, not providing adequate security, or exhibiting negligence in some other form can legally be…
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…
