Maximizing your work injury benefits with a third-party claim

A man and a woman in white shirts discuss work at a wooden table, with papers, a notebook, glasses, and a marker nearby.

Many members of the Chicago workforce place their lives or their health in jeopardy every day while on the job. Workplace accidents plague nearly all industries across the United States despite advancements in safety technology and awareness over the decades. Still, we all need jobs and many of the most dangerous jobs are also the […]

I’m a Chicago hardhat and I got hurt on the job

Worker lying on warehouse floor with eyes closed, next to a forklift. A hard hat and clipboard with pen are in the foreground.

Let’s say you’re a 10-year veteran of the construction industry and you’ve worked at some of Chicago’s biggest building projects. You knew your job was dangerous, but the pay was good, and it’s all you knew how to do. Nevertheless, three months ago a piece of debris fell on you from three stories up and […]

How does motor vehicle accident reconstruction work?

Person photographing the front damage of a white car using a smartphone, with another damaged car visible in the background.

Perhaps because of Chicago’s weather patterns, most residents only worry about slipping or falling when they are outdoors. The truth is slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere, even in an otherwise safe indoor environment. As you might already know, even a minor fall can lead to serious injuries, taking you away from your work and your […]

Safe driving in Chicago: Myth vs. fact

Traffic in an urban area with multiple vehicles stopped at a red light, surrounded by tall buildings and trees.

It is safe to assume that motor vehicle accidents plague most all Chicago residents. Even if no accident has yet occurred, it has become a constant worry for nearly all conscientious drivers. No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, but despite caution and good driving habits, these accidents still occur. Just […]