In the state of Illinois, most workers who sustain an injury on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation. Furthermore, employers legally have to cover the cost of workers’ compensation benefits. This includes benefits for both permanent total disability and temporary total disability. Temporary Total Disability Some of the benefits workers’ comp pays for include: […]
A Car Hit Me and Drove Off Hit and run crashes occur with an alarming frequency here in the U.S. according to the AAA Motor Club. It is not uncommon to have someone come into our office and say, “someone hit my car” or “I got hit by a car, and they drove off – […]
Medical malpractice cases These cases have very intricate rules that can vary considerably from one state to another. For this reason, it’s essential to seek advice and representation from a skilled medical malpractice attorney who has a wealth of experience in handling medical malpractice issues. Medical malpractice is the area of personal injury law that […]
Bike Helmets We all know that bicycling is a great sport or hobby. It’s also a great workout and an excellent source of cardiovascular exercise. However, the question of whether or not to wear bike helmets continues to be debated by many people. These helmets are made to do one thing which is to help provide […]
How to File a Personal Injury Claim A personal injury lawyer can assist you too. Attorneys at Shuman Legal® understand the law and how to make it work for you. We answer questions like, “How are personal injury settlements paid out?” Our legal team fights to get you the maximum dollar amount. Personal Injury Claim […]
About Back Injury If you suffer a back injury at work, it’s important that you follow the right steps to ensure that you receive the care that you need to aid in your recovery. Back injuries can be tricky. One day you may feel great and the next day you might experience debilitating pain. When […]
If you’re involved in a car accident can you claim damages for pain and suffering? The answer to this is a definite yes. When you’re in a car accident and are not at fault, you have the right to receive compensation for the accident. You have the right to compensation for damages to your vehicle, […]
What is bobtailing and can it be dangerous? Bobtailing is when a semi-truck is driving on the road without a trailer. This is something that happens whenever drivers are on the way to pick up a load and they don’t have anything that they can transport to that location with them. Is bobtailing dangerous? It […]
Medical Device Problems Health issues that result from medical device failure might sound like an uncommon occurrence or a statistical oddity. In reality, though, the sad truth is that medical device problems or failures — and the resulting health consequences — happen more often than you may think. There are a number of common problems […]
