Slip and Fall Accidents at an Illinois Business
Slip and fall accidents might not seem like a big deal at first, but these accidents can have catastrophic impacts for victims. People who are injured in a slip and fall accident may experience traumatic head injuries and spinal cord injuries, among many other difficulties. If you have experienced a slip and fall accident at a business, […]
What Are The Most Dangerous Kinds of Auto Accidents?
Car accidents and other motor vehicle collisions have the potential to cause serious injury and thousands of dollars in damages. Certain factors can exacerbate the damage caused by a crash, and if you get into a particularly bad accident, you should seek legal representation. A Naperville, IL personal injury attorney can help you pursue compensation after a dangerous […]
Avoid These Costly Mistakes in Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Filing a claim for workers’ compensation is a complex, multi-step process. While these claims are intended to protect injured workers, it is all too easy to make mistakes that can end up damaging your claim. To efficiently navigate this process and avoid these common pitfalls, consider working with a DuPage County, IL workers’ compensation attorney. At Rathbun, Cservenyak […]
How Do You Know Whether a Bicyclist is at Fault for an Accident with a Car?
Bicyclists and drivers share many of the same roads in Illinois, and when they crash, determining who is at fault for the accident can be complicated. While some people assume that the car’s driver is always responsible, that is not actually true. In some accidents, a bicyclist may share some or all of the blame. […]
Common Reasons for a Denied Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim
The Illinois workers’ compensation statute was enacted to protect workers if they suffer work-related injuries or develop an occupational disease. Workers’ comp benefits ensure that the injured employee’s medical expenses will all be paid, and they will receive a percentage of their wages while recovering from their injuries. Unfortunately, far too many employers and their insurance companies deny […]
Why Is It Important to See a Doctor After a Workplace Injury?
If you have suffered a workplace injury, you should know that you have the right to workers’ compensation to cover your damages. This is an intense, multi-step process that can be overwhelming to handle on your own, and one of the most critical steps is to seek medical treatment after your injury. Seeking medical treatment is not […]
Common Injuries in Joliet Motorcycle Crashes & How a Lawyer Helps
Motorcycles provide a unique sense of freedom, but the reality is that riders face much greater risks on the road compared to drivers of passenger vehicles. In Joliet and throughout Will County, motorcycle crashes often result in devastating injuries that require extensive medical treatment and life adjustments. Unlike car occupants who benefit from airbags, crumple […]
What Is a “Miss-and-Run” Accident?
Most people know what a hit-and-run accident is but may not have heard of miss-and-run crashes. A miss-and-run accident – also referred to as a “near-miss-and-run” or “close-call hit-and-run” – is when a driver narrowly avoids hitting another vehicle, pedestrian, or some object, and that action causes another party some type of harm. What makes a miss-and-run different from […]
Does an Amputation Qualify for Long-Term Workers’ Compensation?
Losing a limb after a work accident severely impacts a person’s life and any ability he or she has to work in the future. Workers’ compensation may apply in situations where a victim of a workplace accident suffers from such a catastrophic injury, though you will need to qualify for long-term workers’ compensation, which is […]
What Is the Exclusive Remedy Rule in Workers’ Comp Cases?
If you sustain a work-related injury or become ill due to your employment, you can receive workers’ compensation benefits that cover your medical expenses and part of your lost wages. You may also qualify for disability benefits, and eligible survivors of workers who lose their lives may be able to obtain survivor benefits. However, these […]