Our client was working as a packer for Amazon when she suffered an injury to her lower back as a result bending, lifting, and twisting on the line. After conservative treatment failed to resolve her pain, she was recommended to undergo a spinal fusion surgery by her treating orthopedic doctor. Amazon responded by retaining two different doctors to dispute our…
Have you been in an accident with a semi-truck? Driving a truck is one of the more difficult jobs out there. On top of being able to drive a massive and complex vehicle in all sorts of tight scenarios, they’re responsible for transporting valuable cargo and hitting tight deadlines. That doesn’t excuse anyone from unsafe driving, however. An accident involving…
Motorcycle ownership is at an all-time high in America. With more bikers on the road, though, there’s also been an increase in motorcycle accidents. If you’ve been in a crash, you’re likely wondering what your claim is worth. How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident, anyway? The short answer is that a good settlement pays you back for every loss the…
Car accidents in work zones occur daily, and claim the lives of far too many construction workers and drivers across America. In fact, a person is killed in a work zone accident every 15 hours nationwide! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics more than 1800 workers were killed at road construction sites between 2003 and 2017. On average, that’s…
In 2019, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workers’ comp cases in the US. Construction accidents alone account for approximately 250 workers’ comp incidents per 10,000 full-time workers. This number of workplace injuries and illnesses is why 90% of US workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which is mandated by Illinois law. If you’ve somehow injured yourself or fallen ill on the job, you may…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are around 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses each year in the U.S. The aftermath of workplace accidents can be stressful and frustrating, especially when you consider the intricacies of applying for workers’ compensation. Though most Illinois workers are covered by workers’ comp, navigating conversations with your employer and the insurance carrier can…
Every year, American workers suffer nearly three million nonfatal workplace injuries. These incidents can be devastating. They rob families of income, resulting in enormous medical bills and can upend people’s lives. Workers’ compensation should be the safety net that helps injured workers handle their bills and get back on their feet. Too often, however, this isn’t what happens. Claims are…
The worker’s compensation insurance industry is worth a staggering $56.8 billion as of this year. Accidents at work are far-too-common, but are employees really getting what they deserve? Most employees do not foresee an injury happening at work, not least of which a debilitating issue such as a back injury. This means that workers are not prepared for injury or to take…
As of August 2020, the Illinois legislature passed an amendment to the Public Employee Disability Act (“PEDA”) as a result of the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Under PEDA, public employees are guaranteed financial protection of up to 365 days of full pay if injured in the line of duty. However, as a result of COVID-19, many injured first responders were…
This month, the Third District Appellate Court handed an enormous victory to injured first responders all across the State of Illinois by striking down the PSEBA ordinance of the City of Peoria which attempted to make it much more challenging for its injured employees to qualify for PSEBA benefits. The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (820 ILCS 320/1) (“PSEBA”) is an…
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,600,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,500,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Settlement for injured client requiring back surgery as a result of an automobile collision.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,100,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,000,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
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