The difference between a "third-party claim" and a workers' compensation case is discussed, when a third-party claim can be made, and the advantages of pursuing both at the same time.
Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Claims
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5 Steps to Finding the Best Car Accident Injury Attorney in Naperville, Illinois
If you've been injured in a car accident in Naperville, Illinois, it's important to find the right attorney to help you navigate the legal process and seek compensation for your injuries. This guide will outline the five steps you should take to find the best car accident injury attorney in Naperville, Illinois for your case.
Parking Lot Accidents: Who’s at Fault?
Parking lots are a common location for accidents to occur. With so many cars in a confined space, it is not surprising that many drivers make mistakes while navigating through these lots. When an accident occurs, determining fault can be a challenge. If you were involved in a parking lot acci...
What to Expect When Summoned for Jury Duty in Illinois
Jury duty is an essential civic duty that ensures the functioning of our legal system, and it's an experience that many citizens may find themselves involved in at some point in their lives. If you've been summoned for jury duty in Illinois, you may be wondering what to expect. This article will ...
What to Do if You Are Involved in a Car Accident in Another State
Say you set out on a vacation with your loved ones in the family car. While driving through another state, you're involved in an auto accident. Or, in another scenario, you're out of state on business and an accident occurs. What steps should you take? Illinois is a no-fault state, so you may be ...
Unleashing the Power of Contingency Fee Basis: Maximize Your Personal Injury or Workers' Compensation Claim
Dealing with the aftermath of a personal injury or workers' compensation claim can be a daunting and emotionally draining experience. To add to the stress, choosing the right representation to handle your case is a crucial decision that will impact the outcome of your claim. One option worth cons...
Single Vehicle Accident Claim
Single-vehicle accidents are traffic crashes involving only one car. Such incidents may occur from skidding off the road, hitting an animal on the highway, or crashing into a tree. According to statistics from the Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics, there were 295,604 total reported crashes stat...
Misconceptions About Car Accident Claims in Illinois
If you have recently been involved in a car accident in the state of Illinois, chances are you are feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do next. It is imperative that you understand your rights and obligations when it comes to filing an insurance claim for damages and medical costs rela...
What to Say (or Not Say) to the Insurance Adjuster
Dealing with insurance companies is often a complicated experience. After all, insurers have their own interests in mind. They are businesses and do not always focus on helping claimants get fair compensation for accidents. According to data, the average car accident settlement in America was ...
Three Important Reasons to Speak With a Car Accident Attorney
A car accident can become a life-altering experience. After all, there are so many things to consider: property damage, filing insurance claims, dealing with insurance companies, tracking down witnesses, and documenting the accident, among other things. With so much going on, hiring a car acciden...
What You Should Know About Winter Driving Accidents
Driving during winter can be difficult and may easily expose drivers to the risks of traffic accidents and road mishaps. Unfavorable weather conditions can cause reduced traction or limited visibility, making driving generally unsafe. According to statistics from Icy Road Safety, there are over 2...
How Immigration Status Affects Injury/Workers' Comp Claims
An undocumented immigrant who obtains work through backdoor means or using false documents may get injured at work. If that happens, does the employee qualify for workers' compensation benefits, just like any other U.S. citizen or an immigrant with the proper papers? Similarly, can an undocumen...
Which Insurance Should I Use for My Car Accident?
No one expects to leave home for work, run errands, or go shopping for essentials, to end up in a crash with another vehicle, but a report by Esurance shows that 77 percent of all drivers have been – or will be – involved in at least one accident. Also, the average driver will need to file an ins...
How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Personal Injury Claims
You hop in your car on a Saturday morning, heading out to the mall to do some shopping. Along the way, as you pull to stop at a signal, the car behind you rear-ends you. As a result, you suffer neck and back injuries that require medical treatment and force you to miss time from work. Since it wa...
Can an MRI Show Injuries Missed on an X-Ray?
If you've recently been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or at your workplace, you may be asking yourself, “Should I get medical attention after an accident?” or “How long after an accident do injuries appear?” The answer to these questions isn't always clear, but it's almost always in y...
The First 72 Hours After an Accident
None of us are immune to accidents, and in 2020 alone, there were 52,090 car accidents in the state that resulted in injuries, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. These victims are now facing the medical bills, insurance claims, property loss, and trauma that accidents can bri...
Understanding Current Workers' Compensation Wage Caps
According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) in its latest report, covering the fiscal year 2020, the state averages about 250,000 workers' compensation claims per year. Of these, about 50,000 cover injuries that result in at least three days lost from work. In 2020, the Cit...
Living with CRPS After a Work-Related Injury
According to a recent study, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) affects an estimated 200,000 patients annually in the United States. CRPS is an incapacitating condition that can adversely affect your ability to carry out your day-to-day activities or even return to work. If the initial injury ...
Wage Differential: When Injuries Prevent You From Working
Under Illinois workers' compensation law, employers and their insurance providers must pay benefits to employees who get injured at work or suffer occupational illnesses. If you believe that you are entitled to wage differential payments, it's important to reach out to a workers' compensation att...
The Anatomy of A Personal Injury Claim
According to a report by the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 246,752 crashes involving motor vehicles statewide in 2020, causing 72,989 injuries. Accidents carry serious consequences and may cause various physical, mental, and emotional injuries to the victims. Fortunately, pers...
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
There were almost 224,000 hospitalizations related to traumatic brain injuries in 2017, according to the CDC's 2016-2017 TBI Surveillance Report. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in serious, lifelong consequences for the victim, from persistent headaches to a degenerative brain disease. ...
Collision Injuries and Treatment
More than 60,000 people are injured on Illinois roadways every year, although not all of them knew for sure they were injured at the time. Some failed to seek medical attention right away and developed long-term damages. If they waited too long, their health and the viability of a personal injury...
How Much Is My Case Worth?
If you have been injured by someone who neglected the duty of care they owed to you, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. The negligent party might be a driver, healthcare provider, or even the manufacturer of a dangerous product. The amount of money or insurance coverage availa...
Injuries that Qualify for Workers’ Compensation
According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC), employers report approximately 250,000 workplace injuries each year. Most claims are settled before or during arbitration, but after an arbitrator reaches a decision, about 50% are appealed to the commission, or roughly 20% of all...
If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, Dashcams Are Worth a Trillion
How Our Naperville Car Accident Attorneys Use Dashcams to Help Our Clients Forget about, "He said/she said," a dash cam may be all you need to prove your case. While it is true that most of our time is spent arguing about injuries and medical treatment/bills as opposed to who is at fault for a ca...