How Is Workers’ Compensation Calculated In Illinois?

Suffering an injury on the job is stressful in itself, but it can be even more challenging when it comes to applying for workers’ compensation. Illinois workers often have questions about how much they may expect to receive. According to the Illinois Workers’...
Who’s At Fault In Driverless Car Accidents?

Who’s At Fault In Driverless Car Accidents?

New driverless cars provide many conveniences for drivers, but pose many problems for accidents. Government agencies, major auto manufactures, and Google are spending millions of dollars to support the development of advanced vehicle-automation technology. The plan is...
Medical Marijuana & Workers’ Compensation

Medical Marijuana & Workers’ Compensation

The use of marijuana for alleviating pain and symptoms from serious injuries is becoming common throughout America. In Illinois, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act made this possible January 2014. At the time, the legislation made the state...

Autistic Children And Bullying

Autism is a developmental disability that leads to challenges with interacting in groups and connecting with others. Studies show that children with autism are up to four times as likely to be bullied as their non-autistic classmates. Given the strong negative impact...