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What’s a Limb Worth? IL Workers Compensation Information

Accidents happen in every workplace, no matter how well safety protocol is followed. Most of the time workplace accidents are minor and no action needs to be taken after making sure everyone involved is OK. But what happens in the case of a major accident where a worker loses a limb or becomes permanently disabled? […]

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Dziennik-Zwiazkowy Interview Peter Wachowski

Dziennik Związkowy: Attorney Piotr Wachowski Interview

Translated As Featured on dziennikzwiazkowy.com Author: Tatiana Kotasinska June 18, 2021 Piotr Wachowski – zodiac sign Sagittarius; an attorney who discovered that his vocation is to fight for disadvantaged Polish immigrants. In practicing law, he has zero tolerance for deals and shoddiness. He openly admits to crises and family tragedies that taught him respect for

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Elderly Drivers And Car Accidents

Elderly Driver Awareness Week

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) initiated Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in 2009 and for 11 years has worked with elderly adults and families to make sure those who want to continue driving do so safely. According to AOTA, their goal for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is to promote the understanding of the

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Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Chicago

Illinois\’ Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections

With holiday travel approaching and winter weather well on its way, it is a good time to remind drivers and pedestrians to be alert – especially on roads and intersections that deem themselves most dangerous. For perspective, not only are there over 300,000 car accidents in Illinois annually but Chicago is one of the top

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Attending Defendant’s Traffic Court: A Critical Decision In Personal Injury Cases

One of the first questions a client asks after a car accident is whether or not they should attend traffic court on the defendant’s ticket in their personal injury case. In some instances, the court appearance is thwarted if the defendant admits guilt and pays the fine and no court appearance is required. Oftentimes, traffic

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Car Accident Rates Increase Due to Stress

Traffic Down, Accidents Up, Stress To Blame

We are several months into the coronavirus pandemic and many Americans are still trying to do their part by minimizing non-essential travel, gathering, and contact with others. The majority of those fortunate enough to still be employed are finding themselves working from home, eliminating much of the need for in-person communication and travel by car.

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