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Choosing a Doctor After Injury
Posted on May 12th, 2017
After a personal or work injury one of the necessary steps is seeing a doctor to assess your injuries. To help support your case, the doctor’s findings will be used if your claim goes to court. It’s important to be honest with your doctor about your injuries and accurately report your pain and symptoms. If […]
Mistakes of a Personal Injury Case
Posted on May 4th, 2017
Being honest Abe doesn’t always matter when it comes to the law. The burden of proof often falls on the victim, so even if you’re telling the truth when it comes to your personal injury case the ruling may not be in your favor. Although an attorney takes a percentage of your award, chances are without […]
We Like to Move it Move it!
Posted on April 21st, 2017
The day to day life of a professional mover is chalked full of potential injuries. From slipping on ice in the winter when moving a couple to their dream home, to lifting grandma’s baby grand piano, a mover does wonders for people at all stages of life, the job isn’t easy. Recently the Illinois Hammer received […]
Injured On The Job – What You Do Next Matters!
Posted on February 22nd, 2017
Injured on the job, report it immediately to your employer. If possible take pictures using your smartphone of any hazardous conditions that caused your injury. If there are witnesses, be sure to get their names and contact information. Follow your employer’s process for reporting work injuries. Seek medical treatment promptly. Tell your medical provider what […]
What To Do After An Accident
Posted on January 24th, 2017
Accidents happen every day and there is an increase in all types of accidents in the winter months. Personal Injury accidents do not favor any particular group and they can happen to anyone, anywhere. During the winter months the sidewalks, parking lots and streets are icy and sometimes there is an accumulation of snow, these […]