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Illinois Slip and Fall Lawyers: Understanding Premises Liability, the Open and Obvious Doctrine, and the Distraction Exception (2025 Update)

Premises Liability and Slip and Fall Cases in Illinois If you were injured on someone else’s property — in a store, parking lot, apartment complex, or business — you may have the right to recover compensation.At McHargue & Jones, LLC, our experienced Chicago premises liability lawyers help injury victims hold negligent property owners accountable. Premises…

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Understanding Negligent Security Claims in Illinois

Negligent security is a legal concept that arises within the realm of premises liability. It refers to a situation where an individual becomes a victim of a violent act or crime on another person’s property, primarily due to inadequate security. The result can be a negligent security claim, which can arise from various real-life scenarios,…

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Facial Trauma After a Car Accident in Illinois: What Injured Victims Need to Know

Facial injuries from a motor vehicle accident are some of the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. Beyond the pain, they can leave permanent scars, disfigurement, nerve damage, vision issues, and deep emotional trauma. If someone else caused the crash, Illinois law allows you to pursue compensation for everything you’ve lost — medically, financially,…

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Workers’ Compensation vs. Third Party Claims in IL

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois According to the workers’ compensation law in Illinois, all injuries—including exacerbated pre-existing conditions and work-related injuries suffered outside of the workplace—caused during the scope of an employee’s job duties are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation in Illinois provides the following benefits to injured employees:  Medical and rehabilitative expenses…

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March is National Ladder Safety Month

Each month, the National Safety Council (NSC) observes different safety campaigns to promote safety, responsibility, and well-being across the country. In March, it is officially National Ladder Safety Month, as presented by the American Ladder Institute. At McHargue & Jones, LLC, we are often called upon to help clients who have fallen off unsafe ladders,…

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Medical Expenses for All On-the-Job Injuries?

Workers’ compensation benefits plans are provided by employers with the intention of supplying financial resources in the instance that an employee is injured and unable to work. However, does workers’ compensation cover the medical expenses for all on-the-job injuries? What are the requirements that determine if an injured employee qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits? A…

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Illinois State Police Observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Each year, thousands of Americans are killed in traffic collisions caused by distracted drivers. The devastating statistics encompassing this national epidemic has prompted lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and various awareness groups to take a stand against distracted driving behaviors. Under Illinois Statute 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2, it is illegal to use cell phones and other electronic…