Personal Injury News & Developments

Undocumented immigrants face potential problems when involved in legal actions. If the government finds out about their immigration status, there is a chance they may be detained and deported if the right agency is informed of their status. However, immigrants are legally protected by the U.S. legal system and have certain rights that everyone else…

Workers’ compensation insurance protects employees if they are injured while at work. A single workplace injury can lead to time off from work, lost wages, and expensive medical care. Workers’ compensation systems provide benefits to injured workers, allowing them to cover their costs while seeking medical care. Workers’ compensation laws have existed since the early…

When you are injured on the job, your employer should have a worker’s compensation policy to help cover your recovery costs. In some cases, workers’ compensation settlements can be difficult since some employers make it difficult to file claims. However, you may be entitled to compensation if you are injured at work, and partnering with…

Workers’ comp statistics reveal that, while there are approximately 200,000 workplace accidents in Illinois annually, less than 40,000 workers’ comp claims are filed with the state [1]. When an injured worker receives their workers’ compensation benefits, they can choose a structured settlement or a lump sum payment. A lump sum settlement can be an attractive…

Workers’ compensation provides benefits to individuals who have been injured or killed while on the job. It can be challenging to navigate deceased worker’s benefits without legal support. Employers do their best to prevent paying a weekly wage to an injured worker. They may try to deny the claim or attempt to blame the employee…

If you have been injured on the job, you may be eligible for some form of financial compensation to help cushion the financial blow associated with the injury. You may be struggling with medical bills and unable to earn a paycheck. So long as your injury was work-related, you should be entitled to compensation that…

Did you get injured in a work-related accident or lose a loved one through a wrongful death caused by another’s negligence? Are you waiting for your workers’ compensation benefits payments to begin? At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, our personal injury attorneys represent injured workers to ensure they receive maximum workers’ compensation benefits and other monetary…

Being injured on the job can be highly stressful. A workers’ compensation adjustor’s failure to respond promptly can make you feel more overwhelmed. Timely communication during this time is crucial because delays can mean a delay in medical care, wage replacement, and overall resolution. This guide will help you learn how to address this issue.…

One of the biggest fears any undocumented worker has is that their employer will retaliate against them for standing up for themselves. Joining a union, advocating for their rights, or even asking for equal consideration are all things you may be scared to do in the workplace if you are undocumented. However, there are legal…

Workers’ compensation insurance is one of the best safety nets for employees who suffer illness or injury related to their job. However, many workers are surprised that workers’ compensation coverage doesn’t include several injuries and illnesses. If you’ve been injured or fallen ill because of your job, seeking workers’ compensation is the best way to…