Chicago, IL (March 26, 2024) – At least one person was injured following a two-vehicle crash at a heavily trafficked intersection in the city’s River North neighborhood on Tuesday morning, per area authorities.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. in the 600 block of North LaSalle Street. A Chevy SUV collided with a Mazda sedan while traveling eastbound in the region, police said. The Chevy driver was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, while the Mazda driver’s condition was unknown. Officials said citations are pending, but an investigation is still ongoing.
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Chicago, IL – Three Hospitalized in Crash on I-94 at 63rd St
Chicago, IL (March 25, 2024) – Three people, including a state trooper, were hurt in an overnight collision, according to police. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. on Monday when a squad car responding to a previous crash was parked and blocking a lane on southbound Interstate 94 near 63rd Street.
Shortly thereafter, a collision involving a gray Jeep and an Illinois Department of Transportation truck took place. Police said the trooper and the Jeep driver were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The driver of the transportation department vehicle was also hospitalized. Further information regarding the
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Chicago, IL – Victim Killed, Two Injured in Accident on 87th St
Chicago, IL (March 24, 2024) – One person is dead, and two others are critically injured after an early Sunday morning crash in the south suburbs just outside of Chicago, fire officials said.
The Chicago Fire Department said the crash happened in Evergreen Park in the 3400 block of West 87th Street, near South Central Park Avenue. One person died, and two others were taken to local hospitals in critical condition, CFD said. However, the events that led to the crash and how many vehicles were involved were unclear. Chicago police said Evergreen Park police are handling the investigation.
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Chicago, IL – One Dead, One Hurt in Vehicle Wreck on Cullom Rd
Chicago, IL (March 23, 2024) – One person was killed, and two others were hurt in a major crash involving three vehicles in Schiller Park just before midnight Friday evening.
Debris was scattered in the street near Cullom Road and River Road, and the roads were shut down for nearly twelve hours. One person was found dead at the scene, and two others were rushed to Lutheran General Hospital with serious injuries. It’s unclear what led to the crash. River Road was closed for investigation, though it reopened around 10:25 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Chicago, IL – Injuries Reported in Tanker Collision on I-55
Chicago, IL (March 22, 2024) – A tanker crash on Thursday led to significant traffic congestion for drivers on Interstate 55 and several victim injuries.
The incident took place at approximately 10:45 a.m. at LaGrange Road in the northbound lanes of I-55. The Illinois State Police confirmed multiple injuries resulting from the crash, but specific details were not provided. EMTs, along with firefighters, responded with Chicago Police Department officers. As of 4:00 p.m., the ramp from I-55 northbound to LaGrange southbound remained closed. Further information regarding the incident was not immediately available, though local officers asked any witnesses to come
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Chicago, IL – Jaime Carrasco Identified in Dan Ryan Fwy Wreck
Chicago, IL (March 21, 2024) – Illinois State Police said that one person was killed on the Dan Ryan Freeway following an early-morning crash, and authorities have since identified the victim.
Around 4:20 a.m. on Monday, a pedestrian was hit and killed on I-94 in the Fuller Park area between Dan Ryan and 47th Street. According to state police, the pedestrian was hit by an unidentified car that was traveling southward and did not stop. The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed the victim’s identity as 39-year-old Jaime Carrasco. His age was 39 years. At the scene, Carrasco was declared deceased,
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Chicago, IL – Woman Dies, Two Hurt in Four-Car Crash on 87th St
Chicago, IL (March 20, 2024) – A woman was killed in a four-vehicle collision on the South Side of Chicago on Tuesday. Officers with the Chicago Police Department say the collision occurred around 11:00 a.m. at 87th Street and Western Avenue.
According to early reports, a 36-year-old woman driving a sedan was traveling westbound on 87th Street when the driver of an SUV going eastbound on 87th Street hit her vehicle. As a result of the collision, the sedan then hit two other cars stopped at the traffic light. Authorities added that the SUV’s driver fled the scene. A passenger
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Can Undocumented Workers Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
The Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act defines an “employee,” as meaning,
“Every person in the service of another under any contract of hire….. oral or written, … including aliens … who, for the purpose of this Act, are considered the same.” Undocumented workers know that dishonest employers may try to take advantage of their status to deny them rights and benefits they are entitled to under the law.
Hard-working immigrants who are here without authorization may fear the consequences of speaking up about such violations or may presume that the legal rights that apply to citizens don’t apply to them. Undocumented
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Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation If You Get COVID At Work?
In the age of COVID-19, a workplace injury can be a matter of life and death. Those who continue to go to work each day, closely interacting with colleagues, customers, patients, and others, are at greater risk of exposure to the virus. Indeed, tens of thousands of Illinoisans, including a disproportionate number of first responders and frontline workers, have fallen ill or died because they contracted the coronavirus while on the job. Now, due to a new Illinois law passed earlier this year, these dedicated employees should have an easier time obtaining workers’ compensation benefits if they get diagnosed
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Trick or Treat or Tragedy: Keeping Safe From Dog Bites This Halloween
Trick-or-treating is one of the great things about being a kid. It can be fun for parents as well, as they escort their wizards, princesses, superheroes, and villains around the neighborhood. But all of that door knocking and running around in front of houses isn’t necessarily a good time for dogs. Many dogs get agitated, protective, and hostile during all of that hustle and bustle and, without warning, can attack and bite a child.
Dog Attacks Figures
Half Of All Dog Bite Victims Are Kids
Approximately 4.5 million Americans suffer dog bites every year, according to the Centers for Disease
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Can I File an Illinois Workers’ Comp Claim and Personal Injury Claim at the Same Time?
We are often asked by prospective clients whether they can have an Illinois workers’ comp claim and personal injury claim at the same time, or whether the filing of one type of claim precludes the filing of another.
Some of the confusion is due to the common perception that when someone is injured in an accident the proper course of action is to file a personal injury case. However, if the accident occurs while you are at work, your first course of action may be to file an Illinois workers’ comp claim.
Under Illinois law, the filing of a workers’
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Can I File an Illinois Workers’ Comp Claim and Personal Injury Claim at the Same Time?
We are often asked by prospective clients whether they can have an Illinois workers’ comp claim and personal injury claim at the same time, or whether the filing of one type of claim precludes the filing of another.
Some of the confusion is due to the common perception that when someone is injured in an accident the proper course of action is to file a personal injury case. However, if the accident occurs while you are at work, your first course of action may be to file an Illinois workers’ comp claim.
Under Illinois law, the filing of a workers’
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The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
The Romaker Law Firm is a premier Chicago-based workers’ compensation law firm. For over 20 years we have faithfully served our clients. We have earned our reputation as a firm that fights aggressively for our clients to ensure that they receive maximum compensation for workplace injuries.
If you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, check out our top 10 things to know about filing an Illinois workers’ compensation claim. Our goal is to be a resource for you if you plan on filing a claim.
And if you require assistance in pursuing your rights, contact us. Our staff is
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Illinois statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims
Many of those injured in the workplace are unaware that their ability to recover benefits is subject to the Illinois statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims. The statute of limitations is essentially a deadline where a claim must be filed. If the claimant fails to file a claim before the expiration of the time period set forth in the statute, then he or she will forever forfeit the right to recover. There is, however, an important Illinois statute of limitations workers’ compensation exemption that can potentially save your claim if you failed to file within the statute of limitations
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How do I get my Illinois worker’s comp case resolved quickly?
One of the first questions new clients ask us is “how do I get my Illinois workers’ comp case resolved quickly?” You have likely heard horror stories about Illinois workers’ comp cases lasting well over a year. Many workers’ comp attorneys attribute such delays to busy court dockets. And yet, what they are not telling their clients, is that there is another way to expeditiously resolve cases. Known as a 19(b)(1) Petition under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, this method requires far more upfront work and diligence on the part of the attorney.
Most Illinois workers’ comp attorneys are
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How do I get my Illinois worker’s comp case resolved quickly?
One of the first questions new clients ask us is “how do I get my Illinois workers’ comp case resolved quickly?” You have likely heard horror stories about Illinois workers’ comp cases lasting well over a year. Many workers’ comp attorneys attribute such delays to busy court dockets. And yet, what they are not telling their clients, is that there is another way to expeditiously resolve cases. Known as a 19(b) Petition under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, this method requires far more upfront work and diligence on the part of the attorney.
Most Illinois workers’ comp attorneys are
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