The Liability Web: More Insurers Are Involved in Commercial Truck Crashes Than Most Car Accidents
More large commercial trucks (think big rigs, tractor trailers, reefers, 18-wheelers, semis, etc.) rumble the roadways of Indiana and Illinois than most other parts of
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The News & Media Blog published by Allen Law Group focuses on legal issues related to workplace injuries, particularly those affecting union ironworkers in the Chicago area. It covers topics such as workers' rights after job-site injuries, safety regulations and employer responsibilities, and the unique hazards faced by ironworkers on high-rise and bridge construction projects. The blog also discusses major local construction projects where ironworkers are at risk, winter weather hazards impacting job safety, and the complexities of pursuing injury claims and monetary damages in Illinois and Indiana. It provides information on legal duties, safety standards, and the process of investigating and litigating work accident cases.
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Can You Sue After a Workplace Injury If You Are Already Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
Suing for Personal Injury Damages While on Workers’ Compensation in Illinois or Indiana
Hurt on the job after a catastrophic work accident is often a life-altering event for the injured worker and their loved ones, and quickly filing for benefits…
Injured by a Subcontractor on a Construction Job Site: Can You File a Third-Party Injury Claim?
Illinois and Indiana: Construction Worker Civil Injury Claims After Hurt in Subcontractor Accident
All sorts of construction projects are moving forward in our part of the country right now, employing thousands of workers in various trades. The current construction industries…
Injured While Working at a Steel Mill but Employed by a Contractor: Who Can Be Held Liable?
Steel Mill Accidents in Indiana and Illinois: Civil Liability for Outside Contractor Worker’s Injuries
Steel mills are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. When an accident happens, employees for the mill itself as well as workers for…
Chicago Delivery Truck Accidents: Who Is Responsible When an Amazon, UPS or FedEx Driver Causes a Crash?
More Than One Party May Be Liable for Chicago Delivery Truck Accident Injuries
Chicago and its surrounding metro area not only serves as one of the nation’s primary transportation hubs for moving commercial freight, but there is also a huge…
Chicago Expressway Accidents: Who Is Liable in a Multi-Vehicle Crash?
Multi-vehicle crashes and traffic pileups in Chicago usually involve lots of traffic, so it is no surprise that the Windy City ranks first in the country for traffic congestion. Chicago is also heralded as third in the world for congested…
Chicago Warehouse Worker Accidents: When a Third-Party May Be Responsible for Your Injuries
Warehouse workers in Chicago are more likely to get hurt in a work accident than those employed in other warehousing jobs around the country if for no other reason than Chicagoland has one of the biggest warehousing markets in the…
Chicago Pedestrian Accidents After Dark: Why Serious Crashes Increase as the Days Get Shorter
September 22nd is officially the first day of fall, known as the “fall equinox,” and our hours of sunlight will lessen more and more as we enter into autumn and winter. In fact, Chicago is known for its…
LOTO Accidents in Warehouses: Lockout/Tagout Dangers for Workers at Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, FedEx
In our part of the country, more and more people are working in various types of warehouses that serve the needs of e-commerce, including Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, FedEx, UPS, and more. For instance, Amazon operates warehousing in its logistics network…
Machine Guard Accidents and Amputation Dangers for Industrial Workers in Illinois and Indiana
Amputation dangers while working with machinery, equipment, power tools, or conveyor belts are well-known, and yet too many workers in some of our biggest industries are still suffering permanent harm or even dying in an amputation injury involving a machine…