by Nick AvgerinosGot Your Ears On? Why Illinois Truckers Need Legal Help When They Get Hurt
Truckers: hurt on the job? You have more options than you think. But slow your roll and get legal counsel before you file that workers’ compensation claim.
by Nick AvgerinosAvoid Workers’ Compensation Pitfalls by Retaining Legal Counsel after an Injury
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private employers reported 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016.
by Nick AvgerinosRecorded Statements: Traps for the Unwary
Reporting absolutely every minor ache and pain would drown the office in paperwork and grind the shop to a halt. And–let’s face it–most minor injuries are simply that: minor. But not always.
by Nick AvgerinosThe Five Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States
Millions of people are injured in workplace accidents each year, sometimes leaving injured workers with high medical expenses, an inability to earn a living, and with a significantly diminished quality of life.
by Nick AvgerinosInjured Employees: Do Not Assume Your Injury Is Unrelated to Work
Of the millions of Americans that are injured each year in workplace accidents or who develop diseases related to their occupation, a large percentage of those injured are legally entitled to benefits through their state’s workers’ compensation program.