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Springtime in Illinois brings warmer weather and hundreds of new road projects and dangerous construction zones for motorists and workers. This spring we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) which is an annual event that takes place across the United States with partnerships between state departments of transportation (DOT), […]

Those who have become ill with coronavirus and think they caught it at work might be eligible to file a workers’ compensation or occupational disease workers’ compensation claim—or, in certain more limited cases, a personal injury lawsuit. But these coronavirus claims are more likely to succeed if the worker toils in an occupation with exceptional […]

Animal shelters across the country are empty due to the pandemic’s massive stay at home order. Sheltering at home provides the perfect opportunity to adopt or foster a dog. But, it also creates new concerns for owners and foster parents to make sure they understand their new responsibilities for protecting others from dog bites injuries.  […]

Those finding themselves unemployed or furloughed due to the COVID-19 crisis and resulting economic shutdown might be inclined to think that, besides filing for unemployment benefits, this is the perfect time to pursue a workers’ compensation claim for that nagging on-the-job injury from a few weeks or months ago. In fact, history has shown that […]

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and, while Illinois residents are ordered to stay-at-home to limit the spread of COVID-19, taking a stroll outside is allowed and encouraged with social distancing of 6 feet or more. And, while walking is considered good for your health, it has become more and more hazardous […]