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Workers' compensation and FELA are two important laws that protect employees from suffering financial loss due to workplace injuries. Depending on the type of job, the worker may be eligible for one or both types of benefits, but it is important to understand the...
The term "Personal Injury" can sound a bit technical even though the words themselves are fairly straightforward. We never use the term in day to day life. It would sound strange to exclaim: I was injured personally! But the easiest way to define this type of injury...
There have been a good number of articles written about what to do if you are an injured worker, and we think it bears repeating. But remember that two of the most important elements of doing what you should do to ensure you get a fair outcome, proper medical...
Not too far from Kujawski & Associates' O'Fallon, Illinois office, a large development on the outskirts of Edwardsville, Illinois is expanding daily. These warehouses make up a central shipping hub that makes commerce more efficient in the midwest. The hub and...
Last month, the National Safety Council reported an 11% increase in fatal Illinois auto accidents in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019. Researchers attribute this increase to speeding, reckless driving, and an uptick in pedestrian and...
When the weather gets warm in the Midwest, biking becomes a favorite family activity. Whether you love to head out with your kids on the weekend or bike as a form of exercise, you should know the traffic laws that apply to cyclists in Illinois. Ensuring that you...
The decision to amputate a limb after a car accident is often the doctor’s. There is typically not time in an emergency situation to consult with the patient. However, if the amputation comes later as a result of an injury, the patient may have the chance to be a part...
When the weather gets warm in the Midwest, biking becomes a favorite family activity. Whether you love to head out with your kids on the weekend or bike as a form of exercise, you should know the traffic laws that apply to cyclists in Illinois. As personal injury...
With fall around the corner, Halloween will soon be here. This night of fright and fun can easily turn into a real-life horror story, though, if you do not take proper precautions. Children are at a high risk of pedestrian accidents in general, reports the CDC....
Dog is man’s best friend, so the saying goes. But a child can also develop a close bond with a dog. Unfortunately, as dog bite injury attorneys in O'Fallon Illinois, we see children being injured by dogs all too often. We wanted to pass along these tips for families...