Experienced ILLINOIS Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
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Any number of incidents, including falls, auto accidents, machine entanglements and repetitive motion, can contribute to employees in Illinois, and throughout the U.S., suffering a serious injury or illness in the workplace. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act,...
Traumatic brain injuries are very common in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.7 million people suffer this type of injury each year. A traumatic brain injury is one that occurs when a person bumps their head, suffers a blow,...
Philip A. Bareck recently had his Industrial Commission Decision Ludwig v. Caterpillar, which awarded significant medical and disability benefits following a chemical exposure (which Caterpillar disputed), published in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Bulletin,...
Polymyositis is a rare, chronic inflammation of the muscles that causes weakness. Polymyositis causes weakness in the muscles that control movement in the body. Over time this disease worsens, causing limitations in your ability to function. Symptoms of Polymyositis...
Over the years, military servicemen and women have put their lives on the line, have been exposed to deadly toxins and have suffered injuries in a desire to keep those back home safe. As many of these veterans age, they find themselves struggling with serious health...
Individuals dealing with mental health issues in Illinois can apply for benefits from the Social Security Administration’s disability program. Benefits may help to alleviate the strain brought about by an inability to get or keep a job due to mental illness....
People throughout the U.S. are living with disabling physical or mental conditions. According to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, one out of every five children has a debilitating mental illness. Raising a child with special needs can put unique stresses on...
Auto accidents are all too common across the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2012 Quick Facts publication, the most recent year in which data was reported, there were 33,561 people killed and more than two million people injured...
Drunk driving is an ongoing issue in many states throughout the U.S. Due to the slowed reflexes, impaired judgment and other effects that alcohol intoxication can cause, there are a significant number of motor vehicle accidents involving drunk drivers. According to...
Although advancements have been made in medical care, doctors continue to misdiagnose patients at an alarming rate. In developed nations, as many as 15 percent of medical cases are not diagnosed properly, according to The American Journal of Medicine. Tens of...
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