The workers’ compensation system is increasingly failing to protect the very people it was designed to help. Employers are required to carry workers compensation insurance to ensure coverage for their employees in the event of work-related injuries and illnesses. In 2022, there were approximately 3 million workplace injuries and around 5,500 fatalities across the United […]
Workers’ compensation is intended to be a lifeline for employees injured or sickened on the job, but recent findings paint a troubling picture. According to the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), while the industry’s profitability has soared and employer costs have dropped to a 40-year low, benefits for injured workers have also hit a […]
Did you know that medical errors cause over 251,000 deaths per year? In the United States, that’s the third leading cause of death. But what does that mean in legal terms? Is it considered a wrongful death, malpractice, or something else? Schedule a Free Consultation Understanding the legal distinctions can be challenging, but it’s important […]
Losing a loved one is a tragic and life-altering experience – and when that loss occurs due to someone else’s negligence, it can somehow be even more devastating. And unfortunately, this type of thing is more common than we’d like to admit. In the medical world alone, providers make avoidable errors in 3% to 15% […]
Working on a construction site is one of the most dangerous jobs in Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Labor, nearly 1,000 workers died in construction accidents last year, highlighting the risks involved in this line of work. In addition to fatalities, thousands more suffer injuries ranging from minor cuts to life-threatening accidents. These […]
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths take place in the construction industry? This staggering statistic highlights the inherent dangers of construction work – where safety risks are part of the daily routine. Among these risks, construction accident injuries, including those from falling objects, are […]
Self-driving cars are no longer just a futuristic concept. They’re on the roads today, promising a new era of transportation. According to recent reports, there are expected to be roughly 3.5 million autonomous cars on the roads of the United States by 2025. And the market is projected to be valued at nearly $80 billion […]
The current perception of self-driving cars is not great. According to Forbes, 93% of people have concerns. And at the same time, 81% of Americans haven’t even been in a self-driving car. The issues with self-driving cars is it requires humans to put their lives in the hands of machines. As of this writing, this […]
Motorcycle accidents can dramatically change your life in an instant. The combination of physical pain, emotional stress, and financial burdens that follow can often be overwhelming. What’s more, there’s been a notable surge in motorcycle accident cases. 2021 saw the most motorcycle accidents ever recorded since the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) started gathering data […]
If you have been a victim of negligence in the hands of a trusted doctor or health care professional during medical treatment, you are not alone. Experiencing medical malpractice is unfortunately very common. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical malpractice is the third highest cause of death in the United States. When malpractice occurs, […]
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