Many of our clients who are injured at work worry they will be fired while out due to a workers’ compensation injury. You can’t be fired for filing a claim, but your employer could terminate you for other reasons. Our Chicago lawyer, Ronald Sklare, explains your rights in this video: If you’ve been injured at work, please call […]
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Severe accidents commonly lead to catastrophic injuries, but what constitutes a catastrophic injury? There is no formal legal definition, but the injuries often involve long-term disability or disfigurement. These injuries can be the result of an auto or boat accident, medical malpractice, slip and falls and chemical exposure. They can turn your entire life upside
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A burn injury can forever change your quality of life and impact your career, social life and emotional well-being. The amount of compensation for catastrophic injuries such as burns heavily depends on the severity of your injury and the circumstances behind the accident. Extreme heat, scalding water, chemicals and electricity can all lead to significant
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Summer in Chicago brings many boats to our harbors and a rise in boat accidents. These accidents can cause severe injuries and fatalities, and it’s important for you to know what actions to take afterward whether you’re the boat owner or a passenger. These steps include: 1. Seek Medical Attention. Serious injuries need to be treated
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Losing a loved one in an accident is devastating whether you’re the parent, spouse, child or extended family. Our clients often ask if they can file a wrongful death claim after the loss of a family member, and the answer depends entirely on the circumstance. If your adult child was killed in an accident, you
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Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries and frequently happen on someone else’s property. You could have a legal claim if the property was poorly maintained or the owner failed to warn you of potential dangers that were not immediately apparent. Depending on the situation, your legal claim could involve premises liability, defective products or property negligence.The
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Many men and women in Chicago think that winter is the most dangerous time to drive on our roads and highways, but the summer months are actually the most deadly. The increase in traffic, drunk driving and vacationers leads to nearly twice as many fatal car accidents in the summer. Dry roads and ideal weather
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If you or a family member was injured in an accident, you may be left with horrible medical bills that you’re wondering how you’re going to pay. In many instances, our attorneys at the Sklare Law Group can help you seek financial compensation for your suffering and injuries. Please take this quiz to determine if
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Pokémon Go quickly became the number one selling app in history within a day of its release, but the augmented-reality game has had an unexpected impact on some of the 7.5 million estimated users. Pokémon hunters have inadvertently hurt themselves or injured others in their quest to catch these virtual creatures. The game gets users
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Independence Day is often filled with alcohol, grilling and fireworks. When added together, these ingredients can become the perfect recipe for a personal injury. There are precautions you can take to ensure you and your family stay safe this 4th of July weekend. Sklare Law Group, Ltd. in Chicago wants to remind you to practice
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