If you are suffering from an injury at work in Illinois, you may be entitled to financial compensation for damages you have incurred because of your injury. This can include various types of damages, each aimed at helping you recover from the physical, emotional, and...
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When can you sue a contractor for delays in Illinois?
Construction jobs of any kind involve some level of unpredictability. This is why you should always make a comprehensive and formal agreement before breaking ground on the project in Illinois. You can't predict everything But even with the most airtight construction...
Top 5 workplace injuries to look out for in Illinois
If you are like most people in Illinois, you spend the majority of your day at work and do not think about potential workplace hazards. But unfortunately, workplace injuries are all too common, and some of the most common ones include back injuries, neck injuries,...
What to avoid after a car wreck
A car accident may result in serious injuries or property damage. If you are struck by a negligent motorist while traveling in Illinois, you may be entitled to compensation to pay medical bills or to repair a damaged vehicle. However, there are key mistakes that...
How can you pay for medical expenses after an accident on the job?
An accident on the job can leave injured workers with significant medical costs for appointments, medication, surgery, physical therapy or other treatment. This can leave families wondering how they can address the cost of that care, especially if those injuries keep...
When can I sue over construction project delays?
Construction projects in Illinois never seem to meet their intended completion date. However, what is the difference between unforeseen delays and those where contractors were negligent in performing their duties? What type of construction delays are open to lawsuits?...
Resolving construction disputes in Illinois
Construction disputes are a common occurrence in the construction industry. Contractors and construction companies often experience disagreements about projects, contracts and other factors. If construction disputes arise, there is a risk that the construction project...
The types of car accident damages
Auto accident victims in Illinois face common obstacles in the aftermath of what is often a pivotal moment in their lives. Even the families of those injured can find themselves dealing with the same or even worse circumstances. There are some typical damages that...
5 things not to do after a car accident
Car accidents happen every day in Illinois, but they are usually rare events for the people involved. Most people are totally shocked when they get into a car accident, and people often don’t know what to do. Here are five things that you should definitely not do...
Distracted driving is far too common
Whether driving down a highway or residential street, there will be distractions along the way either created by others on the road or created by the driver themselves. It's important to know how to avoid distractions to prevent potentially serious car accidents....
