Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Jun 28, 20212 min read

Heat Stress and Worker's Compensation: Guidance from a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you are an outdoor employee working during the hot Illinois summer months, knowing about heat stress and how it can impact you are...

Determining Liability for a Workplace Injury at Home: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 24, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Determining Liability for a Workplace Injury at Home: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

It may be possible to obtain workers’ compensation benefits if you are hurt while working from your Illinois home. For instance, if you...

Understanding Causes of Workplace Back Injuries in Decatur, IL: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 13, 20212 min read

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Understanding Causes of Workplace Back Injuries in Decatur, IL: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Back pain is one of the most pressing concerns for employees and employers in Decatur, Illinois. The fact that people worry about back...

Identifying 3 Common Workplace Hazards: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 2, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Identifying 3 Common Workplace Hazards: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

No matter what kind of job you do, your employer has a responsibility to provide you with a safe working environment. Nevertheless,...

Understanding Permanent Partial Disability: Assistance for Workers from a Personal Injury Lawyer When Full Healing Isn't Possible

Jan 27, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Understanding Permanent Partial Disability: Assistance for Workers from a Personal Injury Lawyer When Full Healing Isn't Possible

When Illinois workers become injured on the job, they may have to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance...

Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Leading Cause of Missed Work Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 27, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Leading Cause of Missed Work Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

People in Illinois who work in a job where they are always moving may be at risk for a slip, trip, or fall. These types of accidents...

Discover the Prevalence of Workplace Injuries: Insights From a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 24, 20202 min read

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Discover the Prevalence of Workplace Injuries: Insights From a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most employees don’t feel an overwhelming sense of fear as they get up and prepare for the workday. While certain jobs have inherent...

Navigating the "Tea For Your Boss" Incident: Understanding the Going and Coming Rule with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Nov 17, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Navigating the "Tea For Your Boss" Incident: Understanding the Going and Coming Rule with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Your boss asked you to pick up an iced tea for her when you returned to the office following your lunch break. You got the tea, but it...

Moving Forward with Your Life: How Workers' Comp Benefits Can Assist, According to a Personal Injury Lawyer

Oct 22, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Moving Forward with Your Life: How Workers' Comp Benefits Can Assist, According to a Personal Injury Lawyer

You’re probably aware that workers’ compensation will help cover the costs of medical treatment after you’ve suffered an injury in the...

What Employers Must Do Regarding Workers' Comp: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Sep 3, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

What Employers Must Do Regarding Workers' Comp: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

You may know that, as an employee, you have the right to seek certain types of financial support in the event you suffer injuries in an...

Identifying Workplace Safety Hazards: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 16, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Identifying Workplace Safety Hazards: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you go to work, you plan on doing what you need to do that day, performing well at your job and going home at the end of the day....

Navigating Your Return to Work After an Accident: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 6, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Navigating Your Return to Work After an Accident: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

A work-related accident could change the course of your life, especially if you suffered serious physical damage. You could deal with...

Prioritizing Construction Industry Safety: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 4, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Prioritizing Construction Industry Safety: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Construction sites can be some of the most dangerous places to work. There is moving equipment, power tools, working from heights and...

Securing Deserved Benefits for Repetitive Strain Injuries: Personal Injury Lawyer's Perspective

Aug 2, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Securing Deserved Benefits for Repetitive Strain Injuries: Personal Injury Lawyer's Perspective

Workers in any type of job could suffer an injury as a result of their job requirements. Sometimes, an injury may happen because of a...

Jul 30, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Persisting Beyond a Denied Workers' Compensation Claim: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you suffered injuries in a work accident, or did you become ill as a direct result of dangerous exposure on the job? Are you...

Remote Work Realities: Exploring Workers' Comp Coverage with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jun 30, 20201 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Remote Work Realities: Exploring Workers' Comp Coverage with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

This year has seen a seismic shift in the number of workers who are telecommuting. Whether this becomes a permanent change, most...

After a Workplace Injury: Expert Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer on What to Do Next

May 28, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

After a Workplace Injury: Expert Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer on What to Do Next

When an employee receives an injury on the job, they need to take careful measures to ensure they will receive the workers’ compensation...

Injured Construction Workers: Exploring Legal Options with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Apr 20, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Injured Construction Workers: Exploring Legal Options with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Construction work is one of the most physically intensive and hazardous jobs available. Construction workers rely on their health and...

Illinois' Riskiest Professions: Exploring the Most Dangerous Jobs with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Feb 27, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Illinois' Riskiest Professions: Exploring the Most Dangerous Jobs with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Workplace injuries can happen in any industry. However, recent reports are showing exactly which jobs are the most dangerous for workers....

Why Workers' Comp Claims Get Denied: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Feb 13, 20184 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Why Workers' Comp Claims Get Denied: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

After sustaining an injury on the job, workers can seek help through the workers’ compensation program. If approved for workers’...