When you move someone into a nursing home, you usually will complete and sign paperwork. In fact, nursing homes often include mandatory arbitration agreements in their contracts with residents. [...]
No one wants to think that they may go to work one day but never make it home. However, the risk of fatal injury is higher for some occupations than others because of the workplace or job duties. [...]
Is it tempting to check our phones or make calls while we are driving? Sure! But is it a good idea? Much has been said about the dangers of distracted driving, yet people still do it. [...]
Like most employees, Tim went to work, did his job, and went home again without worrying about how his company was managed. Then Tim was seriously injured at his construction site. As he lay in [...]
Jeremy fell while shopping at a local grocery store, breaking his ankle. His friend, Leah, was bitten by her neighbor’s German Shepherd shortly before another friend, Max, was involved in a [...]
We have all witnessed ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars racing to a scene. Sirens and flashing lights usually catch our attention, and we try to do the right thing. However, when a car and [...]
When people think of construction jobs, they may visualize a worker standing on the beam of a skyscraper. Others may think of bulldozers, bricklayers, and manual laborers. However, Illinois law [...]
Lenny and Jane were seriously injured in an automobile accident last year. At first, they were more concerned with recovering and getting back to work. Now, they are considering whether to file a [...]
If someone you love lives in a nursing home, you hope they will receive the right care. However, you may notice things that make you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect. Asking yourself the [...]
An injured worker naturally expects their employer to cover the costs of medical treatment and lost wages. After all, workers’ compensation is the law. However, sometimes an employer refuses to [...]