Workers' Compensation

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim Checklist

Posted By:

Kurd D. Lloyd

September 15, 2023

Having a workers’ compensation claim checklist can assist a victim and his or her attorney in maximizing the claim being filed. It’s a great way to be prepared and have all bases covered when filing claims with workers’ compensation insurance companies.

Premises Liability

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

Posted By:

Kurd D. Lloyd

July 29, 2022

Due to its subjective nature, there is no precise method by which the financial value of a slip and fall victim’s pain and suffering can be measured. Insurance companies often dispute the monetary value of the pain and suffering slip and fall victims experience due to their injuries. Accordingly, insurance companies sometimes claim that slip and fall victims are exaggerating the pain and suffering they are experiencing. Insurance companies present arguments that cause a victim’s pain and suffering to be undervalued.