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A car accident can become a life-altering experience. After all, there are so many things to consider: material damages, 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 accident or personal injury attorney can be a wise decision.

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.

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?

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 insurance claim at least once every 17.9 years of driving. Accidents happen, in other words.

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.

Without a comprehensive medical diagnosis that may include an X-ray, you may not have a complete picture of what your injuries really are. However, in many cases, obtaining an MRI can catch details that an X-ray can’t.

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 bring.

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.

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.

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 attorney to determine if these benefits apply to your specific case.