How does workers’ compensation work in Illinois?
If you get hurt at work or receive a diagnosis of an illness related to your job, you can claim benefits through the Illinois workers’ compensation program. Understanding how this program works can help you protect your right to legal compensation. Review the basics about Illinois workers’ comp if you or a family member has […]
Read MoreWrongful death in Missouri
As a person who lost a loved one, you may be going through the emotions of sadness, anger and frustration. There will never be enough money or too much prison time to take away the pain of losing someone. Can you hold that person accountable? You have the option of suing the individual responsible for […]
Read MoreThe comparative negligence laws in Missouri and Illinois
Accidents are often caused by a confluence of factors, and it is not always possible to assign all of the blame to one party. Under the strict contributory negligence principle, accident victims are unable to recover damages in personal injury lawsuits if they played any role in causing the accident that injured them. That is […]
Read MoreAuto accidents often increase in the summer
Many drivers assume that accidents are highest in the winter when snow and ice on the roadways can make travel hazardous; however, the summer months are often a more dangerous time to be on the roads. There are a variety of reasons that auto accidents and injuries are more likely to occur during the summer. […]
Read MoreWhat should I know before I travel this Memorial Day weekend?
Memorial Day weekend is coming up. This extra-long, holiday weekend often serves as an excuse to get together with friends and family to celebrate the start of summer. Celebrations can include increased travel and consumption of alcohol, both of which are known to increase the risk of car accidents — and severe car accidents have […]
Read MoreShould you file a workers’ comp claim?
If you sustain an injury at work, you may wonder what to do next. Securing monetary compensation for time lost at work and medical expenses is vital to your recovery process. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is one step toward restoring your financial security after a workplace accident. Can you file a workers’ comp claim? […]
Read MoreDo nurses face dangerous injury risks?
Registered nurses find themselves dealing with a demanding job. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities in Missouri could become hectic environments, and there might be several patients requiring care at once. Stress isn’t the only thing a nurse may deal with, as the chance for physical injuries looms. Even experienced nurses may need to be mindful […]
Read More3 potential problems with apologizing after a car accident
Fatal and injury-causing car accidents are common occurrences on roadways around the country. In fact, the Association for Safe International Road Travel reports that roughly 38,000 Americans die and 4.4 million sustain some type of injury in car crashes every single year. If you suffer an injury in a car accident, you may be eligible […]
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