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You probably know working at heights on a construction site can be dangerous. Yet, you might not have considered that falling while on the ground can also have serious consequences. Last month, a security worker at an Aurora strip mall...
When a worker in Illinois gets hurt on the job, they can turn to the workers' compensation system to get benefits. There are medical benefits to cover the treatment for their injury or work acquired illness. There are also disability...
Individuals who work in the construction industry are prone to accidents, perhaps more than others. Operating heavy machinery, exposure to electrical lines and working on elevated platforms are among the many risks construction workers...
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Illinois, you might be lucky and sustain only minor wounds -- or you could end up with serious problems. One of the most common (and most debilitating) physical results of a collision...
If you have been injured in a collision, there are a series of things that you need to do to get the help you need as well as the financial support that you deserve. Taking these steps will help you document your injuries and be sure that...
If someone negligently or recklessly causes a collision that ends another person’s life, they can be held accountable in more than one way. The state may pursue a criminal case against the driver for what they've done, while family...
If you were to list all the different factors that result in car accidents, various reckless driving behaviors would make it on the list, including speeding, failing to yield the right of way and drunk or distracted driving. There are...
A pedestrian that is hurt or killed by a vehicle or property defects can qualify for compensation for damages. Litigation can not only serve to compensate the injured but can also serve as a warning to negligent parties that can help...
If you’re one of the millions of people who own a smartwatch, you know it gives you a lot of information and lets you communicate via phone, text and other methods. Unfortunately, some people use them while they’re driving, which can be...