COVID-19 has been found to be equal opportunist with little regard for age, gender, and national origin, as numbers of those infected around the world continue to climb. Even so, international health organizations and governments, alike, continue to focus efforts to protect those most at risk of contracting this dangerous disease, which include those with […]
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Illinois has always been one of the States on the forefront of workers’ rights, and a recent policy change from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, announced by Governor J.B. Pritzker on April 13, 2020, maintains Illinois’ standing. Typically, for a worker to succeed in a Workers’ Compensation claim, the worker must prove that the injury […]
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The number of workers who suffer from fatal injuries continues to rise. Each year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report analyzing the number of work fatalities. The report includes a breakdown of the data, including which occupations suffer the most fatalities. In 2018, there were a total of 5,250 workers killed on […]
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People often must travel for work. Traveling can place additional stress on workers, and in some cases, traveling is becoming increasingly more dangerous. A recent report published by the Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School titled Planes, Trains and Automobiles – and Other Transportation Hazards examined the number of accidents that […]
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The cost of beauty can be higher than the price for the service. Most of us have smelled the scent of nail polish and nail polish removers when in or near a nail salon. While these fumes may be irritating to the customer, for workers, the chemicals can be seriously dangerous. When workers are in […]
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Many people know that some attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis. What is a contingency fee? What are the advantages of working with an attorney on a contingency basis? An attorney working on a contingency basis does not charge an upfront retainer fee nor do they charge an hourly fee. The attorney will not […]
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Recently, in Quincy, Illinois, a motorcyclist was carefully driving down the road. He was struck by a motorist who turned left in front of him. The car driver claimed to not have seen the motorcyclist. Sadly, the cyclist died a short time later in the emergency room of a local hospital. The car driver was cited for […]
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When it comes to hiring a lawyer, it is critical to know with whom you are working. Attorneys should always work for their clients. This includes helping them receive the full amount of compensation they are entitled to, and doing so with real concern for their health and welfare. When working with a settlement mill, […]
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Who Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Crash?Vehicle collisions typically involve just two vehicles. Sometimes, though, three or more cars or trucks are involved. This is known as a multi-vehicle accident. In some cases, auto accidents are minor. In other cases, vehicle collisions can cause very severe injuries or fatalities, such as those that occur in […]
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Un accidente de golpe y fuga ocurre en los EE. UU. Cada 43 segundos. Y, hay un desarrollo sorprendente: la cantidad de accidentes de fuga y fuga ha aumentado en un 60 por ciento desde 2009. Esto es según un informe recientemente publicado por Automobile Association of America (AAA) .1. “El problema es más grande […]
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