5 workers’ compensation facts for factory workers
You work hard at the factory every single day to provide your wife and young children with the things they need and some of the things they want. Living paycheck-to-paycheck isn't easy but it is the reality of life right now. Suddenly, you get hurt at work. You were...
Reasons for and how to address a workers’ compensation denial
Were you injured on the job? Do you have reason to believe that you qualify for workers' compensation benefits? If you answered yes to both these questions, you shouldn't wait another day to file a claim. Generally speaking (although not always the case), workplace...
Long-term effects of car accidents on business professionals
Car accident injuries vary widely from one wreck to the next, and many have simple, short-term impacts on people's lives. A broken arm will heal in a matter of months; cuts, bruises and lacerations may take just weeks. A year later, you may be entirely healed and you...
So you’ve been hurt at work. Now what?
Any injury can be debilitating, but a work-related injury can change the course of your life. If you have not had been through the Illinois' workers' compensation process before - and even if you have - getting the compensation you deserve can be a complicated...
Do you know how to recoup your losses after a car accident?
In the blink of an eye, your life - or the life of a loved one - can change. It is likely that you or a family member will be involved in an accident at some point during your life. As of September 13, 2016, there have been 750 traffic fatalities in Illinois just this...
Beware if your boss calls you an independent contractor
Are you a seasonal employee in Illinois? Does your boss refer to you as an independent contractor or pay you cash under the table?All business owners try to cut costs in one way or another. A popular way to reduce business expenses in Illinois is to pay seasonal...
Summer road trip safety tips
After months of braving the cold, summer has finally arrived in Southern Illinois. While drivers throughout the Belleville area are accustomed to dealing with the sleet, snow and ice that make for treacherous driving conditions during the winter months, the summer...
5 common causes of motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle ownership is on rise, and so are accidents. This is a nationwide trend and Illinois is no exception. For motorcyclists, few crashes are minor. Unlike automobile operators, riders are uniquely vulnerable to serious bodily injury and death. According to 2013...
Insurer data shows Illinois second in nation for dog bite injuries
Data recently released by homeowners' insurance provider State Farm reveals that Illinois was second only to California for the number of dog bite claims seen in 2015. Illinois pet owners and dog bite victims filed a record number of claims last year. While the number...
Study looks into workers’ compensation costs in Illinois
Working for a living can be tough. Professionals in any field can face injuries. Those who are injured on the job are generally entitled to compensation to help cover the costs associated with the injury. These costs can vary, but often include medical bills,...