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Workers’The workman’s compensation system was supposed to be designed for workers to easily receive assistance for any injuries they get on the job. But, it’s not always as straightforward as it should be, and in those cases, you are likely to need the assistance of one of the many workman’s comp lawyers in Chicago. But, … Continue reading When to Hire a Workman’s Comp Lawyer
Top Three Reasons for Hiring a Workman’s Comp Lawyer
When you have been injured on the job, you need to ensure that you have the money and access you need to get back to work, whether that is for the right medical treatment or for retraining you for a new career. Unfortunately, when people are injured at work, they do not always get what … Continue reading Top Three Reasons for Hiring a Workman’s Comp Lawyer
Teens are at highest risk right after getting a driver’s license
Parents of young drivers are often incredibly nervous that first night that their teen takes the car out alone. The parents know that the teen passed driver’s training and took the proper certification tests. They know that the teen was properly educated. They drove along with the teen on the learner’s permit, so they know … Continue reading Teens are at highest risk right after getting a driver’s license
New technology can predict accidents, and the proof is on video
Car accidents are often impossible for drivers to predict. They happen so quickly for reasons that are entirely out of the drivers’ hands. However, technology has been getting better and better at predicting crashes in the seconds before they occur, and it’s working to keep people safe. One crash that was caught on video illustrates … Continue reading New technology can predict accidents, and the proof is on video
Carnival ride ended in 1 death at Ohio State Fair
Last month 24 fair-goers got on the “Fireball” ride at the Ohio State Fair. The pendulum-based ride started to swing the riders back and forth, when suddenly a row of seats broke free and flew through the air. The passengers were still inside. A video was posted on YouTube showing the tragic incident. News stations … Continue reading Carnival ride ended in 1 death at Ohio State Fair
Justice takes time in medical malpractice suits
Medical malpractice injuries and deaths are particularly hurtful to the victims and their loved ones. It is difficult to understand how the very people we trust to heal us could actually harm or kill us with their negligence, but it is a grim reality for thousands of individuals. When it comes to medical malpractice, there’s … Continue reading Justice takes time in medical malpractice suits
What is defensive driving and how do I do it?
The roads of Chicago can be unbearable to drive at times. There’s just so much traffic that you have nowhere to go and it seems like it’s only getting worse. Because of the traffic, you need to know how to anticipate issues with other drivers and road hazards. This is part of defensive driving, which … Continue reading What is defensive driving and how do I do it?
Conditions that can cause slip-and-fall accidents outside
It’s not uncommon for people to slip and fall indoors. In fact, it’s a leading cause of premises liability lawsuits in Chicago. There are so many hazards inside a commercial or residential building, such as wet floors, objects, poor lighting, broken stairs and much more. Here are some of the conditions that can lead to … Continue reading Conditions that can cause slip-and-fall accidents outside
Protecting yourself at work from chemical hazards
Going to work each day can be stressful. There’s no reason to add to that stress when chemicals are present in the office or on your worksite. Take as many safety precautions as possible when working with or near chemicals while on the job. The safety precautions put in place by your employer should be … Continue reading Protecting yourself at work from chemical hazards
Weather leads to crash that injures three
Severe weather and flooding led to a crash that injured three people on the morning of July 20 in the Chicago area. Heavy downpours, severe thunderstorms, and wet roads led to multiple accidents. The severe weather made it difficult for drivers to see and for them to stop. The three people injured in a crash … Continue reading Weather leads to crash that injures three
