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The Cherry Illinois Disaster
Posted on September 8th, 2017
Did you know that Illinois had a fundamental but grim role in the creation of Workers’ Compensation across the nation? It all started in 1909 at a coal mine in Cherry, Illinois. The mine, founded in 1905, supplied coal for the trains of its supervisory company, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. As you […]
When the Innocent Are Blamed
Posted on August 25th, 2017
It could happen to anyone. You follow the rules of the road, and are an alert and responsible driver, but that doesn’t mean everyone is as observant as you. Recently the law offices of Dworkin & Maciariello received a case where the victim was falsely identified as the at-fault party in a severe car accident. […]
We Bet You Didn’t Know This about Parking Lot Accidents!
Posted on August 17th, 2017
There’s a dangerous misperception in parking lots that because everyone is moving slowly no serious damage can be done. Despite slow speeds, many drivers are still preoccupied as they pull out of a spot, changing the radio station or looking for their sunglasses. Meanwhile, pedestrians are focused on their phone or trying to remember where […]
The Truth about Insurance Adjusters
Posted on August 1st, 2017
As if the pain and suffering weren’t enough, an injured person can add the stresses of getting their workers’ comp case approved, plus the pressure of getting back to work, onto their mounting responsibilities. The upsetting truth is that in many cases an insurance adjuster’s job is to find ways to minimize the finances […]
Justice for the Construction Worker
Posted on July 11th, 2017
Illinois, and especially Chicago, is in a constant state of change and development. From new real estate structures to beautifying our roads, construction workers and construction zones seem to be present every few blocks. Despite caution signs and orange cones, many people are careless when it comes to the safety of construction workers. In fact, […]
