Anyone injured on the job deserves their full workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, recovering workers’ compensation benefits can sometimes become a difficult task. All too often, workers’ compensation benefits are wrongly denied and an appeal becomes necessary. If you have been injured while on the job in Illinois, and your workers’ compensation benefits claim was denied,…

  Drunk driving remains a tremendous problem in Illinois. While some progress has been made, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that almost 400 people a year are killed in Illinois DUI accidents. Many thousands more are seriously injured. Almost 40 percent of all highway fatalities involve an intoxicated driver. The effects of drunk…

SaukValley.com recently posted a story about the big Illinois budget battle that continues to brew in Springfield. Workers’ compensation benefits has now been thrust into the fight. Illinois certainly has serious budget issues, but the state’s financial problems can not be solved on the backs of injured workers. Fair benefits for injured Illinois workers must…

As the new year begins, Illinois is increasing its use of red light and speed cameras. Cameras are now used in many state highway work zones, and the city of Chicago now has over 300 active traffic safety cameras. Most people consider the possibility that they might receive a speeding or red light ticket based…

Dog bite injuries are a serious issue in the state of Illinois. According to NBC News, Illinois has the dubious distinction of consistently being ranked amongst the states with the most dog bite injuries. Among states with large populations, Illinois has the most dog bite injury claims per capita. If you have been injured by…

Did you know that your workers’ compensation benefits could potentially affect your Social Security disability benefits (SSDI)? This is a very important issue for any injured worker who is currently, or potentially will be, receiving both types of benefits. Understanding the workers’ compensation offset, and how to deal with it in your specific case, is…