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What to do in Case of Work Injury

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Keep this list in your wallet so that you have it ready for yourself or a co-worker or friend in case of injury.

    1. Go to the doctor immediately.
    2.  Complete an accident report as soon as possible. Keep a copy for yourself.
    3. Tell your supervisor about the accident.
    4. Tell the doctor about every body part that you injured.
    5. Tell the doctor how you were injured at work.

Following these simple steps will strengthen your work injury case and keep the insurance company from denying your benefits.

If the Workers’ Compensation insurance company wants to take a statement from you regarding the accident, call a Work Comp lawyer right away. The insurance company can use any statement you make against your interest.

Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Woman killed, man injured in head-on crash in Wildwood | Law and order | stltoday.com

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The vehicles, one headed north on 109 and the other headed south, collided about 2:05 p.m., St. Louis County police said.

Source: Woman killed, man injured in head-on crash in Wildwood | Law and order | stltoday.com

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Traffic investigations play a very important part in determining who is the at fault driver, and they may be used in a civil lawsuit for damages.

One dead, two injured in fiery crash on I-270 in Town and Country

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Multiple vehicles involved in messy wreck that closed lanes for hours.

Source: One dead, two injured in fiery crash on I-270 in Town and Country

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Accidents involving semi-trucks are often serious and fatal. Make sure that you consult with an injury lawyer to determine fault and potential damages.

Son of elderly woman fatally hit by delivery truck sues Amazon

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A man is suing Amazon after his 84-year-old mother was fatally struck by a delivery truck two weeks ago in Side Little Village.

Source: Son of elderly woman fatally hit by delivery truck sues Amazon

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All parties involved are sued by the victim’s family. This included the driver, the owner of the truck, and Amazon whose products were being delivered. The injured party must prove negligence on the part of each party in order to collect from them.

Head-on collision near Janesville kills both drivers | Illinois | pantagraph.com

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JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A head-on collision on an icy highway in the Janesville area killed both drivers.

Source: Head-on collision near Janesville kills both drivers | Illinois | pantagraph.com

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Insurance provides some measure of compensation for injured or killed motorists, but does not come close to repaying for the loss of a loved one or make you whole.