Personal Injury Blog

On US construction sites, crane accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries and deaths. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set strict rules for crane regulation. OSHA requires training for crane operators and mechanics, and has established rules of safety that construction workers must abide by at […]

You may be wondering what no-fault means in relation to Workers’ Compensation. In the state of Illinois, employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation, but it is also a no-fault system.This means that no matter who is to blame for your work-related injuries, you are still eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. If an injury results […]

Insurance companies take care in hiring their claims adjusters to make sure they are friendly, sympathetic, and persuasive. Adjusters undergo weeks of training to learn the nuances of their job, how to conduct themselves on the phone, and most importantly the right ways to lead conversations.When speaking with an adjuster, their basic job is to […]

Internal injuries and internal bleeding are commonly seen after a traumatic accident in Chicago. The preferred course of treatment for a victim’s internal injuries will depend on where the damage has occurred and the severity of the injury. Initially, an injured patient is stabilized and doctors work to make sure they can breathe, that the […]

Burn injuries can originate from many different sources, including open flames, fireworks, chemicals, and car crashes or industrial accidents. But in the 21st century, more and more burns are being reported from electric stun-guns which are commonly identified by their brand name: Tasers.How Do Tasers Feel?Eric Nein of Springfield, Illinois knows about Taser burns first-hand. […]

If you’ve suffered because of a doctor’s failure to diagnose an underlying or associated illness, you might be eligible for compensation through a Chicago medical malpractice claim. To find out if you have a case, consult a Chicago medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.Each state has its own statute of limitations on medical malpractice. […]

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed if injuries or death has resulted due to medical negligence of a medical professional or a hospital. It is important to know what the statute of limitations is with regard to medical malpractice claims in the state of Illinois. The time frame to file a medical malpractice lawsuit varies in […]

There are a few things that every worker should know about getting medical care after a work accident in Illinois: Your employer or their worker’s compensation carrier is responsible for payment of all related medical expenses. It does not matter whether you have health insurance or not.  If you do not have health insurance, your […]

The final decision in a slip-and-fall accident claim is in the hands of the insurance company, and later the jury if you proceed with a full personal injury lawsuit. One of the most common hazards for a slip-and-fall injury in Illinois is the presence of snow or ice on walkways. The factors of these sorts […]

While Duragesic patches are used to treat chronic pain, they can also be considered dangerous prescription drugs. If you have experienced an overdose or suffered any type of injury from using these patches, you may be entitled to seek compensation.Consulting with a Chicago injury lawyer is the most important call you can make after suffering […]