Why Should I Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer?
You have probably seen ads urging you to call a personal injury attorney after you are injured in an accident and wondered why you need a lawyer to file your claim. You do not have to hire an attorney; you can handle your claim alone. However, there are several reasons why it is usually a good idea […]
Workers’ Compensation After a Catastrophic Injury
Any workplace injury can have serious short-term effects. Most injured workers will need some time off and might need assistance with the normal activities of daily living while they are healing. Something as simple as a broken finger can prevent you from doing your job for weeks. Other injuries are permanent, life-altering, and devastating to […]
What Are Caught-In/Between Accidents in the Construction Industry?
The construction industry has some of the highest rates of injuries and fatalities in the country. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has classified four different types of construction accidents as the Fatal Four – falls, struck by, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents. While the first three types of accidents are fairly self-explanatory, many people are unsure what caught-in/between […]
Halloween and Pedestrian Accidents in Residential Areas
Halloween is widely considered one of the most fun holidays by children and adults alike. Children get to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Adults are more likely to celebrate by heading out to the bars or to house parties, possibly also in costumes. Unfortunately, this means that there is a higher-than-average number of drunk […]
COVID-19 and the Paycheck Protection Program
For those of you who applied for and got a Paycheck Protection Program Loan, remember that the SBA requires at a minimum: The money from the loan must be used within 8 weeks of being deposited into your account; You cannot spend more than 25% of the money on costs other than payroll; You must […]
Do Pregnant Women Get More Money in Car Crash Claims? | IL
In 2022, there were almost 300,000 motor vehicle accidents in Illinois, injuring nearly 84,000 people and causing almost 1,300 fatalities. Sadly, some of those accident victims were pregnant. Do pregnant women get higher settlement amounts in car accident cases? What kinds of compensation are available? The knowledgeable lawyers at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC explain. Collision Risks for Pregnant Women and […]
Know Your Rights as an Essential Worker
During the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, Essential Workers are on the front line and are being exposed to COVID-19 daily. Should you or a loved one be diagnosed with the virus, you may be entitled to benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits include payment of hospital expenses and medical care, payment of 2/3 […]
BLS Releases Workplace Fatality Report
A report released in December by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the number of workplace fatalities increased by almost 6 percent in 2022 compared to the number of deaths in 2021. According to the report, a worker died every 96 minutes in 2022. The following is a brief overview of the report’s findings. If you […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Joliet?
When someone suffers injuries due to another person’s negligence, the law gives them the right to seek compensation. However, that right is not open-ended. Every personal injury claim in Joliet, Illinois, must be filed within a specific time limit known as the statute of limitations. Missing this deadline can mean losing your chance to recover damages […]
When a Work Accident Affects Your Earning Capacity
When a worker is left permanently and totally disabled after a workplace accident, workers’ compensation can often replace the worker’s entire paycheck. However, a lot of workers who have sustained permanent and life-altering injuries are no longer able to do the job they had before but are still able to do some work. For example, a factory worker who […]