[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three pedestrians were injured in various hit-and-run accidents that occurred Tuesday night. In one incident, a red Pontiac Grand Prix hit a pedestrian man who was using a crosswalk to get to the other side of Fullerton Avenue. The driver did not stop, showing no concern for his victim. The man, who remains unidentified, is>> Read More

Each state is different, so in case youre new to Illinois, here is a bit on advice the workers compensation process in our state. This might also be helpful for you if youve never filed before and just need some guidance. Illinois allows your on-the-job injury to be reported for up to 45 days after>> Read More

In protecting the rest of us, police officers are required to place themselves into dangerous situations on a regular basis. As such, the unfortunate reality is that police officers, at some time or another, will likely suffer injuries related to their work. You may think that your Department will “take care of you” in the>> Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A silver 2003 Ford Explorer SUV was carrying eight people on Interstate 290. At around 6:15 a.m., the vehicle veered off the road and flipped down the wooded embankment, causing seven of the riders to be ejected.  The other, who was wearing her seatbelt, was trapped under the SUV. Four of these people did not>> Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A head-on collision occurred in the northern side of Glenview this past Sunday.  This wreck happened around 2:40 p.m. That day, and involved two cars. Authorities have confirmed that two people were hurt in the accident , and one other has died. The cars involved were a 2001 Toyota Camry and a 2012 Kia Soul,>> Read More

Gustavo Briceno and another employee of Kenny Construction were working in the northwest side of the North Rockwall Street sewer. Flash floods hit around 8:30 p.m., and their maintenance job was interrupted by a surge of water. Bricenos coworker was strapped into his safety harness and was pulled to recovery. Luckily, he survived without harm.>> Read More

The idea of workers compensation dates back further than you might expect.  The topic was first documented in the Code of Ur-Nammu, which is the oldest known law code that exists today, estimated from the year 2050 B.C.  It was written in Sumerian on tablets, and originates from Mesopotamia. Although earlier laws did exist before>> Read More