Posted on October 7th, 2024 by Block Law
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, but for some families in Kane County, the experience is marred by preventable birth injuries. A recent study found that nearly 7 out of every […]
Posted on September 28th, 2024 by Block Law
Interstate 55 (I-55) is a major thoroughfare that runs through Joliet and Will County, Illinois, connecting the area to Chicago and beyond. With heavy traffic and a significant number of commercial trucks, accidents involving semi-trucks […]
Posted on January 3rd, 2023 by Bryan Shell
Falls During Inclement Weather: What to Do if it Happens to You A slip and fall injury due to inclement weather is a common occurrence in Illinois during the winter. If you are a victim […]
Posted on October 14th, 2022 by Bryan Shell
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) 246,752 crashes involving motor vehicles occurred in our state in 2020, and injury crashes account for about 21 percent of these. Being involved in a car or […]
Posted on October 28th, 2020 by Bryan Shell
What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to brain damage caused by a physical external force, not something internal like a tumor or a stroke, or prolonged lack of oxygen (anoxic brain […]
If you have been emotionally or physically injured or your property has been damaged, this falls under personal injury law. These laws are designed to ensure the injured party receives compensation for the damages due to another individual’s negligence, actions, recklessness or carelessness.
You should report the injury immediately to your employer. If you cannot reach an agreement with your employer or their insurance carrier, as to what benefits or medical expense payments you are entitled to, you can file your claim with the Industrial Commission.
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person. The death may be caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act (neglect). Wrongful death is a civil action rather than a criminal action.