A 42-year-old firefighter was killed battling a blaze in a factory in the South Chicago neighborhood early Monday.
Source: Firefighters mourn colleague killed in warehouse blaze: ‘A very sad day.’ | Chicago Sun-Times
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Tragic accident. This is a workers’ compensation claim and a negligence suit against the owner who did not obtain an elevator repair permit.
Source: Social Security: Be prepared when disaster strikes – The Jackson County Times-Journal: Government
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Make sure that you check with Social Security to find out if you are covered if you become disabled.
Source: San Bernardino shooting victims: Who they were – LA Times
Very sad. To paraphrase one of the family members “there is risk everywhere”. In Illinois, the victims would be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Premeditated violence does not change this.
Why waste your time representing yourself in an Illinois Work Comp case?
Some people believe they can save themselves money since they will not have to pay an attorney.
Some people do not want other people to know their business.
Some people do not know that you can use a lawyer.
You do not have to pay a workers’ compensation lawyer until you recover a settlement. The fee is 20 percent of your recovery.
There is no upfront fee, hourly fee, or retainer fee.
A lawyer is bound to keep all your case information confidential.
All injured workers are entitled to have their own attorney.
The insurance company will use multiple lawyers to advise them in your case and write the settlement contract you must sign in order to get your money.
You are entitled to use a lawyer to advise you whether the settlement offer is fair and explain your options in the case and review the settlement contract.
Once you settle your case it is over so make sure that you are completely comfortable with everything before agreeing to it and signing it.
Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May 309-827-4371.
WebMD’s low back pain slideshow explains the most common causes of low back pain and what you can do to help alleviate it.
Source: Low Back Pain Pictures: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
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Low back injuries are one of the most common work injuries. Make sure to report them right away and seek immediate medical treatment.