If you sustained injuries at your workplace, you might be entitled to medical treatment, disability benefits, and other benefits per the Workers’ Compensation Act. As per the Act, your employer and the insurance company have the right to choose the doctor who will treat your injury. They also have the right to define the treatments… Read more »
In 2020, a total of 38,800 deaths resulted from car accidents. This is the highest death count since 2007, and the numbers keep increasing. Drivers have a duty of care to ensure the safety of other drivers and passengers. Many fail to uphold it by ignoring traffic rules. If you are part of the statistic,… Read more »
All employers in Illinois must carry workers’ compensation insurance whether they have half-time or full-time workers. They can get a policy from any insurance company or get permission if they want to self-insure. There are certain exceptions. If your employer refuses to carry it, you can and should sue with help from Lake County workers’… Read more »
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCA) underwent changes this year, collectively called HB-1208. The revisions simplify the language and streamline the Commission’s hiring process. Top Changes Made to the IWCA Some of the revisions to the IWCA include the following: Narrower Qualifications for Commission Appointees As of April, only Illinois legal practitioners can be appointed… Read more »
Your car will perform differently during the winter. Winter car accidents increase tenfold as temperatures drop and snow/ice buildup on the roads. Drivers have a duty of care to drive safely on these roads, so you should hire Woodstock car accident lawyers after an accident. How to Winterize a Car to Prevent Accidents To prevent… Read more »
Winter injuries can be quite severe. Falls and other accidents during this season can lead to broken bones and traumatic brain injuries and prove fatal. A slip can pull a muscle or twist an ankle even if you remain on your feet. In any case, you will be out for the count for a few… Read more »
There is NO waiting period for workers’ compensation in Illinois. You get coverage from the moment you are employed as per the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCC). The only ones exempt from this are business partners, corporate officers, and those who are part of limited liability companies. Penalties for Not Carrying Workers’ Compensation Insurance All… Read more »
As per the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, medical marijuana is legally available in Illinois. The state passed a series of laws that allowed the spread and distribution of the substance, provided users were registered with the Illinois Department of Public Health. However, the Cannabis Act allows employers to ensure their workplaces are… Read more »
Workers in Waukegan and other localities in Illinois are entitled to workers’ comp benefits to cover injuries they sustain at work. For instance, if you are eligible for Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits, you get payments that are two-thirds of your average weekly wage. If payments are delayed, and you live from one paycheck to… Read more »
From 2017 to 2018, there was a massive increase in electric scooter injuries and admissions. To reduce accidents, pollution, and traffic, Chicago introduced the eco-friendly mode of transport by launching a shared scooter program in 2019 and 2020, but it did little to curb the tide. While many were excited about it, the electric scooters… Read more »
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