Severe and catastrophic burn injuries can occur in a car accident, equipment-related accident, fire, workplace accident, farm accident, or a number of other situations. Suffering a severe burn injury is a life-changing experience. Not only are burns extremely painful,
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When Are Total Disability Benefits Available Through Workers’ Comp?
Work-related injuries can lead to physical, emotional, and financial hardship for workers and their families. In Illinois, injured workers will be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, as long as an injury occurred while they were working or arose out of…
Crashes Resulting in Dismemberment or Amputation
Car accidents and truck accidents are very dramatic with regard to severity. Some accident victims are able to walk away from the crash relatively unscathed. They may have a few bumps and bruises, but the crash does not have a…
Can I Sue a Chiropractor for an Injury?
Many people swear by chiropractic care, believing it can help relieve back pain and other ailments. However, chiropractic treatments can cause serious injuries if not done correctly. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of…
Personal Injury Claims for Injured Highway Workers
The men and women who keep our roadways working safely and efficiently perform an essential duty. Unfortunately, these workers are also at risk for a wide variety of job-related injuries. If you or a loved one were hurt in an…
Personal Injury Claims for Accidents Resulting in Blindness or Vision Loss
The ability to see is one ability that most people take for granted. Seeing allows us to drive, read, interact easily with computer screens and smartphones, and generally go about our everyday lives. An accident resulting in a loss of…
Legal Options if You Were in a Car Crash Caused by a Farm Animal
Springfield, Illinois and the surrounding areas are a unique combination of farmland and cities. Because of this, it is common to see farm animals roaming around the area, sometimes near roads. Unfortunately, these animals can cause severe car accidents if…
Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Slip and Fall Accidents
Catastrophic injuries are injuries that lead to significant, long-lasting impairment. When we think about catastrophic injuries, pileup car accidents or explosive industrial accidents may come to mind. However, slip and fall accidents can also cause catastrophic injuries.
Each year, thousands…
Common Workers' Compensation Claims Involving Office Employees in Illinois
Working in an office is typically seen as less dangerous than professions requiring physical labor. However, this does not mean that serious injuries cannot occur in an office environment. The most common workers’ compensation claims involving office employees involve injuries…
Understanding Lost Earning Capacity Caused by a Catastrophic Injury
In personal injury law, the term “catastrophic injuries” refer to injuries that have a profound impact on the victim’s quality of life and ability to function. Severe brain injuries, spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, amputations, and burn…