Damage to property or injury has the potential to be more than just an annoyance. It can also be costly, which is why it’s a good idea to promptly file a claim. However, if you are entitled to have the individual who caused the damage pay through their insurance company because of an at-fault situation,…
The Wrongful Tree Cutting Act
October 19, 2020 By
I initially wrote in 2011 about my experience with the Act and a few cases have come through since that help understand the legal rights in a tree cutting situation. Replacing the Trees In Bulson v. Helmold, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 140471 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 11, 2016) a federal court decided that the method of…
Liability Coverage for Infections Acquired During Injury Treatment
September 28, 2020 By
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury law often talked about in hushed tones, at least among healthcare professionals. After all, no doctor, specialist, hospital, or clinic wants to deal with potential legal problems of this nature. On the other side of things, it’s safe to assume anyone seeking medical treatment for an injury,…
Can I File for Workers’ Compensation Due to COVID-19?
September 16, 2020 By
Many times an employer, medical facility, or other public place has the ability to stop the spread of COVID-19 by taking precautions. If they fail to take those actions and someone died or has serious complications from the coronavirus, the company may be liable to you under workers’ compensation or common law negligence laws. Workers’…
Medical Malpractice During Injury Treatment is Required to be Covered by the Liability Carrier
September 15, 2020 By
Does Your Doctor Have Sufficient Malpractice Coverage from a Reputable Carrier? This may not be a question commonly asked when seeking treatment for a personal injury or one that took place at work. Still, it’s important to know what the answer is. If a medical professional treating you for an injury does not have appropriate…
Making a Work Comp Claim for Covid Death
August 31, 2020 By
Making a Workers’ Comp Claim for a Covid-Related Death Workers compensation rules for coronavirus (COVID-19) aren’t exactly clear since this global health crisis still has a lot of unknowns attached to it. That said, it may be possible to make a workers’ comp claim in the event of a Covid death to receive death benefits.…
Powers of Attorney: The Basics
July 20, 2020 By
You’ve probably heard the term “power of attorney” (POA) at one time or another. But just what is a POA and what kind of “power” does it actually grant? These are just some of the questions it can help to have answered if you are considering this type of legal document for yourself or a…
Why Hire an Estate Planning Attorney?
July 6, 2020 By
Why It’s Best to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney Estate preparation or planning isn’t just something you should do when older. Being proactive about this type of legal and personal planning is something that makes sense at any stage of life. However, it’s not always a DIY process. In fact, it’s often best to hire…
Are Workers Compensation Claims in Illinois Public Record?
June 22, 2020 By
It’s fairly common for workers compensation claims in Illinois and other states to be resolved through mutually acceptable settlements. Once a settlement is reached, you’ll receive a specific sum of money in exchange for agreeing not pursue your claim any further. Should you have concerns about such details being public record, the answer can be…
How Workers Compensation Works
June 8, 2020 By
Let’s Talk About Workers Compensation and How It Works Illinois is on-par with the national average for workplace injuries, according to 2019 figures reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This basically means your odds of being injured on the job here aren’t any greater than what’s typical in other states. Should you end…
