What Businesses Need to Know About Worker’s Comp Fraud
If you’re a business owner, it’s vital to maintain insurance coverage for your employees in case of an accident. It’s equally important, however, that you know how to keep your workplace out of the mire of worker’s compensation fraud. Fraudulent claims not only lead to increasingly high insurance premiums, but you could pay heavy penalties […]
Illinois Cannabis Legalization: Increased Motor Accident Risk?
On June 25th of last year, Illinois became the 11th state in the US to legalize marijuana after Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 1438, better known as the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. While it was signed in the middle of last year, it didn’t take effect until the first day of the new decade. […]
Dog Bite Claims – Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
A single dog bite can change your life in seconds. The shock, pain, and confusion that follow often make it hard to think clearly, yet the steps you take next can define your recovery. Many victims unknowingly damage their dog bite claims before they even begin. From skipping medical care to trusting insurance companies too […]
How Drowsy Drivers Cause Car Crashes
Falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous. In the best of cases, all that will happen when a driver nods off is that they slow down a bit or swerve a little before they wake up. On average, that driver will veer into oncoming traffic or off the road before something startles them awake, like […]
How Lost Wages are Determined in an Injury Case
Determining what makes up a lost wage isn’t an exact formula or science. It depends on what the type of injury is and how it must be treated. How this injury affects a person’s current and potential future earnings is also an important piece of the puzzle. Experts are often asked to weigh in. The […]