If you work in Illinois, you’re likely financially protected from workplace injuries and illnesses through your employer’s workers compensation insurance policy. Workers comp can help cover a number of expenses you may incur as a result of a workplace injury and may even help protect your job if you work for an employer that is not obligated to hold your job during your medical leave.
However, the Illinois legislature is currently battling against some proposed reforms that could significantly change the way workers comp is structured, potentially affecting the amount of benefits you’ll be able to receive.…
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Many people voluntarily participate in activities each and every day that may result in some form of injury. Some of these activities can be sports related activities such as ski diving, and others may be as simple as working out at their local gym. Many times, when an accident or injury occurs, the person involved will sue to be compensated for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other out of pocket expenses.…
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Most people, when they consider the possibility of being in an auto accident, think that they’ll simply trade insurance information with the other parties and be done with the whole affair. What most people don’t realize is that auto accidents are one of the most common reasons that people end up in a civil suit. If you’re unprepared for this possibility, you could end up with a lot of financial and emotional issues that could have been avoided.…
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