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Construction Accident Attorneys at The Illinois Hammer With warmer weather, you might find that the streets of Illinois are restored to their regular hustle and bustle. More drivers are on the road, pedestrians are out and about, and construction work will be back in full swing as workers return to the job in more temperate […]

A Personal Injury Is No Joke A personal injury accident or workplace accident could happen at any given moment, and the repercussions could be costly. From medical bills to repairing damages, the money adds up quickly. Because injury accidents are often serious, insurance companies fear losing money when compensating injury victims. To avoid paying out […]

After a Work Injury, What is Workers’ Compensation? Illinois law requires your employer to have workers’ compensation insurance to compensate employees who suffer a work injury while performing their job duties. It is estimated that 91% of workers employed in Illinois are covered under a workers’ compensation insurance policy. After sustaining a work injury, you […]

What do Personal Injury Attorneys have to with Saint Patrick’s Day? The History of Saint Patrick’s Day in Illinois  Over 1,000 years ago, a Catholic priest named Patrick died on March 17, marking the start of a religious holiday that soon turned into the global festival called Saint Patrick’s Day. Most consider it “the luck […]

Best Practices to Avoid a Car Accident With temperatures dropping into the negatives, it’s time to break out your warmest boots and heaviest coats. Both snow and black ice on our roadways make driving treacherous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 21% of car accidents are weather related. The Illinois Hammer Injury Law […]