With the state’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“Cannabis Act”), many Illinois residents have questions about the legal implications for their daily lives, including in the workplace. Of particular concern to injured workers is how a positive drug test will impact a workers’ compensation claim. First and foremost,>> Read More

If you have been injured in an accident involving a large truck, you may be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation. If so, it is natural to wonder “How much is my truck accident case worth?” Every Accident Is Different Every accident is different. They can occur under a variety>> Read More

If you are the victim of a truck accident, you might be contemplating a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. You may have incurred substantial medical bills from such a catastrophic incident, but you might also have lost pay because of your injuries. This could lead you to ask, “Can I claim wage loss>> Read More

If you have been wrongfully injured by a truck, you may be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim. While you believe you could be reimbursed for medical bills and other expenses, what about the personal discomfort and emotional distress inflicted by an injury? You might wonder, “Can I be compensated for pain and suffering>> Read More

People who have been hurt because of somebody else’s negligence frequently consider pursuing a personal injury case to obtain financial compensation. When this happens, the injured person may wonder “How much is my personal injury case worth?” The reality is that every case is unique. It is impossible to know up front how much a>> Read More

If you get injured in Illinois as the result of somebody else’s negligence, you could potentially obtain financial compensation by pursuing a claim for damages. How do you file a personal injury claim? Make a Formal Request A personal injury claim involves making a formal request to the responsible party and that party’s insurance company>> Read More

If you have been injured because of somebody else’s negligence, you may be thinking about pursuing the responsible party for financial compensation. If so, you may also be wondering whether you need medical treatment for a personal injury case. The short answer is “Yes.” The value of any personal injury case is primarily determined by>> Read More

If you have been injured in Illinois because of somebody else’s negligent actions, you may be considering pursuing the responsible party for financial damages. However, you might be reluctant to do so because you wonder, “Do I have to go to court for my personal injury case?” The short answer is that you may end>> Read More

If you have been hurt at a construction site, you may be thinking of pursuing a claim for financial compensation. As with any personal injury case, you need to identify all parties who may responsible for the accident. So who is at fault for your construction accident? Determining Fault on a Construction Site Determining who>> Read More

People involved in accidents on construction sites often sustain catastrophic injuries. Many of them consider pursuing a personal injury claim in order to obtain financial compensation for their losses. Before making a final decision on whether to take legal action, injured victims may wonder, “How much is my construction accident case worth?” Each Construction Accident>> Read More

On November 11, 2007, Ernesto Oliva, a member of Carpenters Local 13, lost his life in a tragic fall down an elevator shaft at 211 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois. Within hours of the tragic accident, insurance company investigators, working with insurance company lawyers, descended on the job site to begin their investigation. Statements>> Read More

When you are the victim of a car accident, you might not know what to do next.  You could be overwhelmed with mounting medical bills and other expenses, possibly at a time when you are unable to work because of your injuries.  For this reason, if the insurance company for the at-fault party responsible calls>> Read More