What Impact Do School Schedules Have on Car Accident Risks?
School has been back in session for Illinois schoolchildren for the past month or so, which means that students, parents, and teachers are beginning to settle into their academic schedules. That settling can take some effort, especially getting up early in the morning after enjoying those often more relaxed mornings of the summer months. Throw […]
How Does Workers’ Compensation in Illinois Work?
Experiencing an injury on the job or losing a loved one due to a fatal accident on the job can be traumatic. Workers’ compensation in Illinois aims to provide benefits for those who have been injured while working, though injured parties need to file a claim in order to receive benefits. While you can navigate the Illinois […]
The Importance of Medical Attention After a Car Accident
Each year, approximately 40,000 people are killed in car accidents. Here in Illinois, fatal crashes are responsible for killing more than 1,300 people annually, making the state the eighth highest in vehicle deaths. Fortunately, not all crashes are fatal ones, however, with an estimated 7 million car accidents occurring each year, hundreds of thousands of motorists are left […]
What To Do If My Boss Retaliates for My Workers’ Comp Claim?
Illinois laws require most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees, which pays specific benefits if they are injured while at work or develop a work-related illness. These laws also prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who file workers’ comp claims. Unfortunately, some employers ignore that prohibition and do penalize workers. Employees may hesitate […]
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 […]