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The Truth about Insurance Adjusters
Posted on August 1st, 2017
As if the pain and suffering weren’t enough, an injured person can add the stresses of getting their workers’ comp case approved, plus the pressure of getting back to work, onto their mounting responsibilities. The upsetting truth is that in many cases an insurance adjuster’s job is to find ways to minimize the finances […]
Justice for the Construction Worker
Posted on July 11th, 2017
Illinois, and especially Chicago, is in a constant state of change and development. From new real estate structures to beautifying our roads, construction workers and construction zones seem to be present every few blocks. Despite caution signs and orange cones, many people are careless when it comes to the safety of construction workers. In fact, […]
Rear-Ending Cases: Need to Know!
Posted on June 23rd, 2017
A rear-end collision happens every eight seconds, according the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. This type of accident can cause severe injuries, most commonly whiplash, and even in some cases fatalities. One of the most common causes of a rear-end collision is tailgating. Thus, Illinois has enforced Tailgating Laws that address safety measures such as […]
Appreciation for the Dedicated Worker
Posted on June 15th, 2017
Recently the Illinois Hammer Team received a case from a woman who had been a machine operator for 23 years at one company. That is the type of hard work and dedication to one company that is hard to find from an employee, and you’d hope the employer would be grateful. Five years ago our […]
Bears’ Down
Posted on May 23rd, 2017
Recently the Chicago Bears’ Brian Urlacher, Matt Forte, Alshon Jeffery, and Kevin White have all filed workers’ compensation claims. The Chicago Bears have had 410 workers’ compensation claims filed against the team since 1997. Just like a steel or factory worker, these are people who compromise their bodies for their employment. As a result, they […]