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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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Are you entitled to workers’ comp benefits as a traveling employee under Illinois law?

Traveling Employees and Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois If your job requires you to travel — whether to client sites, job locations, or business meetings — you may still be entitled to Illinois workers’ compensation benefits if you’re injured while traveling. These are known as traveling employee cases, and Illinois provides specific protections for workers…

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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 Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents

Facial Trauma & MVAs After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, you may suffer from a variety of injuries, including traumatic facial injuries. These injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious fractures. Regardless of the severity, facial trauma caused by motor vehicle accidents can have a significant impact on your…

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5 Steps to File for Workers’ Comp in Chicago

How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Illinois According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 2.6 million non-fatal workplace injuries occur in the United States each year—and Illinois workers face their fair share of these accidents. Every injury has real consequences: missed paychecks, medical bills, and the stress of not knowing what…

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5 Workers’ Comp Tips Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know

Although workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees against workplace injuries and accidents, many employers won’t hesitate to do whatever they can to prevent employees from receiving the care they need. Even a seemingly ethical employer may be under pressure from the higher-ups above them. Sadly, many employers attempt to pull the wool over workers’…

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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,…