Peoria Illinois Personal Injury Law Blog

If you were injured at your job in Illinois, one of the first things you probably did after receiving medical attention was file a petition to begin receiving workers' compensation benefits. This support can provide monetary relief, but should also be focused on helping you transition back into working as you begin healing and recovering. If you have decided that you no longer wish to work for your employer, it is important that you understand how this decision could impact your benefits. 

The injuries you sustained in your accident may be challenging to deal with, but they may seem especially daunting if you are confident that your accident could have been prevented. If you feel that your employer failed to provide adequate protection to allow you to perform your job safely, you may no longer wish to maintain your employment with them. Should you decide to resign, Chron suggests that you at least try to continue your employment until your case has been settled completely. 

With winter only about half over for this year, you likely already are more than ready for spring. You hate the thought of any more snow, ice, below-zero wind chills, shoveling, and all the other things that go along with an Illinois winter. Nevertheless, you persevere in removing the snow from your sidewalks and steps so no one will fall on them and sue you for the injuries they receive. You fervently wish everyone else did the same.

It may surprise you to learn that Illinois law does not require individuals and businesses to remove the snow and ice on their property. Furthermore, Illinois law does not automatically allow you to recover damages in a slip-and-fall lawsuit if you fell because of snow and ice. Why? Because, as Mondaq.com points out, rather than following the “reasonable care” rule, Illinois still follows the “natural accumulation” rule.

Walking and running are generally considered to be activities good for one's health. They can also provide positive, environmentally friendly alternatives to driving. Sadly, they seem to be putting more people in harm's way. New data from the Governors Highway Safety Association indicates that pedestrian fatalities across the United States have skyrocketed in recent years.

According to a report by CNBC, the U.S. recorded more pedestrian deaths in 2018 than in the prior 27 years. The rise in the number of people on foot who have been killed in vehicular accidents rose a tragic 41% between 2008 and 2018. While accident fatalities among pedestrians has grown, overall fatalities have reduced. This highlights the severity of the issue faced by pedestrians.

If you are working for a company in Illinois, there is always a chance that you might suffer an injury while you are on the job. Anyone who suffers an on-the-job injury or illness stemming from their employment may apply for workers' compensation benefits to help support themselves and their family during their recovery when they are unable to work.

Contractors, seasonal workers and other workers who are not classified as employees by their companies will generally not be covered by workers' compensation insurance. It is also important to remember that workers' compensation insurance will only cover injuries and/or illnesses that occurred within the scope of your employment. Pre-existing medical conditions that were exacerbated as a result of a workplace accident, or injuries stemming from even alcohol provided at a company event could be covered.