The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) serves large numbers of passengers every year. In fact, almost 480 million rides were taken by bus or rail in 2017. So, it’s not surprising that many of those [...]
As you move your Mom into a nursing home, you may worry she will be abused or neglected. So, you watch her carefully as she settles into the nursing home routine. You don’t see any obvious signs [...]
Construction sites are dangerous places. Likewise, warehouses, factories, coal mines, and steel mills all seem like places where the workers might be injured. What about a clean, [...]
In a side-by-side comparison, it’s obvious that motorcycles are very different than automobiles. What may not be as obvious is that people involved in motorcycle accidents are more likely to be [...]
When someone suffers an on-the-job injury, they often need medical care. Often the employee receives workers’ compensation benefits, since most Illinois employers are required to carry workers’ [...]
You’ve likely driven on a highway with tractor trailers that weigh tons speeding past. It can be pretty frightening, especially in the Chicago area where so many busy highways intersect. If you [...]
People often say the first day of work is the hardest. In some jobs, especially more dangerous ones like construction, it’s even possible to get injured on the first day of work. For example, [...]
When Joseph received a notice to appear for a functional capacity evaluation, he was understandably concerned. Would he lose his workers’ compensation benefits? And, what exactly is a functional [...]
Every day, people receive on-the-job injuries. Unfortunately, some injured workers may pass away, leaving behind grieving loved ones. Workers who don’t die from their injuries typically are [...]
Car insurance, home owner’s insurance, workers’ compensation insurance – there’s a good chance you have had at least one kind of insurance at some point in your life. If you have ever had to file [...]
