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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 drug-free, conduct drug tests, and restri...

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 the next, the stress can worsen your condition. Unless they den...

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 were hazardous for riders, pedestrians, and other motorists. ...

If the insurance company denied your personal injury claim and you think they made a mistake or denied it unfairly, you can file an insurance dispute. Illinois insurance dispute lawyers will advise you to take immediate action to reverse the decision. First, take a look at the fine print of the insurance policy. It may contain information you missed, which caused the denial. You can find out why i...

While workers' compensation coverage is essential for every business in Illinois, your employees can also take advantage of it. It is supposed to provide injured workers with a safety net in case they fall seriously ill or are injured so severely they cannot perform their job duties. Antioch workers' compensation lawyers will tell you that, like other types of insurance, it is susceptible to false cl...

Yes, it is possible. People with memory, balance, behavioral, and learning issues may be experiencing symptoms that result from an unidentified or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). A hidden TBI is a ticking time bomb, especially if diagnosis and treatments are delayed. Waukegan traumatic brain injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve if your workers’ compensation for medical be...

If you lost a part of your body or partially lost the use of your body to the point that you cannot do your job justice, you are eligible for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Before your eligibility can be determined, you have to heal completely first. Illinois personal injury lawyers will tell you that this means you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and cannot heal further ...

Workers' compensation ensures you don't pay out-of-pocket medical expenses you incur from workplace injuries. But what happens when those end? What Happens When Workers’ Compensation Benefits End? One out of four things can happen when your workers' compensation benefits end. Your temporary disability benefits end when: You are cleared for work by a doctor. You return to your original job...

You are eligible for workers' compensation benefits if you are bedridden or have astronomical medical bills because of a work-related physical or medical impairment. The last thing you should do is accept the settlement the insurance company offers without argument. If you disagree with the settlement amount, you can: Negotiate a new settlement or, Attend a hearing where a judge will settle y...

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the demand for boats reached a 13-year high during the pandemic. Boat sales in 2021 were a whopping 30% higher than 2020 sales as families and individuals planned vacations and trips to the water in droves. However, safety takes a back seat in anticipation of sun and surf. Hiring Grayslake personal injury lawyers should be a priority if y...

Climate change has increased temperatures across the globe to unprecedented levels. This has led to an increase in heat-related workplace injuries, concentrated amongst the poorer workforce. Climate change has effectively worsened inequality. Naturally, workers living below the poverty line rarely report heat-related injuries because of job instability. Heat-related work injuries compromise focus,...

Workers’ compensation is insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacements to injured workers. If your employer denies your claim to these benefits, you can sue them for negligence with help from Cook County workers' compensation lawyers. Since Congress allows each state to determine benefits, each has distinct workers’ compensation laws and claim requirements. How Different States ...

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is a no-fault law designed to aid workers in the state by assisting them in their employment. While it can cover your medical bills and other expenses as you recuperate from a work-based injury, please take advantage of it at your own risk. Attending school while you are on the benefits is ill-advised. Why You Should Not Attend School While On Workers’ Comp...

The damages from an accident may seem unreal when they are reduced to numbers on a page. However, a car accident settlement calculator can give you a ballpark figure to determine if your case is worth pursuing. It would help your Woodstock car accident lawyer determine a figure they can fight for on your behalf if the other driver was at fault. How a Settlement Calculator Works The software that po...

A slipped or herniated disc is a common back injury you can sustain from an auto accident or workplace accident. The pain can vary in severity and prevent you from earning a decent wage as you cut down on work hours or take sick days to recuperate. If your employer gives you a hard time by forcing you to come to work or denying workers’ comp benefits, hire Antioch back injury attorneys to ensure...

Insurance carriers are highly experienced in reducing workers' compensation injuries, so they can either deny a claim or pay less. One of the tools they can use to discredit claimants is medical providers who can give biased opinions to minimize injuries. These physicians are known as 'independent medical examiners', and they categorically deny giving false statements or information. Some adjust t...

Insurance adjusters will do everything they can to deny a workers' comp claim so the company can line its pockets. That is why the insurance industry is worth trillions of dollars, and the CEOs are some of the highest-paid compared to other sectors. So even if you are eligible for workers’ comp, their adjusters will do almost anything to boost their employers’ bottom line.   If you find y...

Diving can cause serious spinal injuries, but these are preventable if precautions are taken beforehand. A single dive can result in disabilities that impact your quality of life. Most diving injuries occur in swimming pools, creeks, rivers, lakes, and other swimming holes. How You Can Injure Your Spinal Cord During A Dive A spinal cord injury results from severe trauma to the bundle of nerves in t...

As a personal injury victim, you are entitled to an amount from the negligent party based on the extent of the damages you suffered. By “damages”, we mean measurable harm that you sustained because of a personal injury. These can vary from one case to another. An experienced Antioch personal injury lawyer can analyze the harm you suffered and calculate appropriate damages. Common Personal Injury...

Workers’ compensation ensures employees who are injured on the job are taken care of and don’t have to pay out of pocket for their medical bills. If you were harmed during work, you are owed four types of workers' compensation benefits depending on your state post-accident. These can include salary benefits, vocational rehab, and medical coverage. Top 4 Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits ...