Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Feb 13, 20184 min read

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’...

Feb 13, 20184 min read

Personal Injury Lawyer Insights: Work-Related Injuries That Don't Occur at Work

If you worry about being injured at work or developing a work-related illness, you might feel safer knowing that you’re covered under...

Jan 24, 20183 min read

The Hazards of Listeria Infection: What You Need to Know with Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Each year, about 25% of all Americans become ill with food poisoning, also called foodborne illness. While some cases of food poisoning...

Dec 21, 20174 min read

Personal Injury Lawyer Insights: 5 Key Facts About Workers' Compensation

Have you been harmed in some way while doing your job? If the harm caused you to suffer injury, disability, or disease, you may be...

Dec 12, 20174 min read

The Dos and Don'ts of Social Media After Being Injured at Work: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Nobody wants to be injured while simply going through an ordinary day at work. Unfortunately, such accidents happen throughout the...

Nov 20, 20174 min read

Injured by a Drunk Driver: Legal Options Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

What You Need to Know About Compensation Injuries from a car accident are always challenging. Luckily, there are ways you can get...

Nov 13, 20174 min read

Personal Injury Lawyer's Guide: 3 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect to Watch Out For

The decision to put a loved one into nursing home care is a hard one. You may not be able to give your loved one the day-to-day care that...

Aug 9, 20171 min read

Understanding Maximum Medical Improvement: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

After you become injured due to a workplace accident, your and your treating physician’s goal is for you to reach maximum medical...

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Understanding Wrongful Death: Pecuniary Loss Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Wrongful Death statutes differ from state to state. Specifically, different states allow the spouse or next of kin to seek varying...

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Understanding Temporary Total Disability: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and case law establishes that an injured employee can receive temporary total disability benefits...

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Understanding Dram Shop Laws: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dram shop causes of action typically arise when a person is injured as a result of a drunk driving accident. Not only can the injured...

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Defenses and Exceptions to Dram Shop Actions: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Under the Illinois Liquor Control Act (also known as the Illinois Dram Shop Act), a person can seek recovery for personal injury,...