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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
Overexertion, falls, and being struck by objects are the three leading causes of work-related injuries for U.S. workers. These injuries have a significant impact on lost workdays and workers’ compensation claims filed by workers every year.
The most likely perpetrators of elder abuse and neglect are adult children and/or spouses who live with the elderly person, and caregivers that provide care in the home or nursing home facility.
Under the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act, certain injuries that occur “off-the-clock” are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, as long as there is a direct link between work and the injury.
Parents can protect their children from many accidents and injuries by paying close attention to hidden dangers in public places and around the house.
According to national safety studies, new auto safety features and collision avoidance systems have prevented approximately 10,000 fatal car crashes for American motorists. Advanced safety technologies are now used as part of national safety ratings for new automobiles.
As a Chicago Law Firm advocating for workers’ rights for the past 40 years, we endorse the latest legislation by the Illinois General Assembly. We stand ready to fight for front-line and essential workers who contract COVID-19.
Chicago essential workers in frontline industries face higher rates of injury and death due to exposure to COVID-19.
Biking is a big part of Chicago’s culture, but the city is plagued with unprotected bike lanes that put riders at risk of injury and death from motor vehicles.
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders are cutting car accidents by as much as 60 percent and saving state taxpayers millions of dollars.
State officials and senior advocates are warning nursing home and long-term care residents, as well as seniors aging in place about stimulus check exploitation. Many seniors are being exploited for government funds dispersed in COVID-19 stimulus checks.