As a construction worker, there is a wide range of things you could encounter on the job. Some could have the potential to turn your life, and that of your family, upside-down. Among these are workplace falls. Injuries from such construction site accidents could change your life in a great many ways. This is among […]
Author: Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC
DOS AND DON’TS OF LADDER SAFETY AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 15th, 2017 | Personal Injury
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 15th, 2017 | Employment Law
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes sexual harassment in the workplace illegal. This law applies to employers who have at least 15 workers. While many people in Illinois may acknowledge that sexual harassment is still a problem that must be addressed, there are some misconceptions about sexual harassment that deserve clarification. […]
FIVE HOSPITALIZED IN ILLINOIS AFTER MAN RUNS STOP SIGN
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 8th, 2017 | Personal Injury
It is an unfortunate fact that no one in Illinois is immune to the possibility that they may be involved in a motor vehicle accident. No matter how carefully a person drives, there will always be those who drive recklessly, leading to accidents that could seriously injure innocent people. Recently, five individuals in Marion County […]
DON’T LET SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS DERAIL YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 6th, 2017 | Blog
If you were injured in an auto accident in southern Illinois and are making a claim against an at-fault driver, you must be careful not to do anything that could adversely affect your case. This is especially true when it comes to making posts on Facebook, Twitter or other social media sites. Big brother is […]
FORMER OFFICER’S SEX DISCRIMINATION CLAIM SETTLED
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 2nd, 2017 | Employment Law
These days it is possible for women in Illinois to obtain jobs in sectors that previously were, and sometimes still are, predominantly held by men. Unfortunately, sometimes a workplace has a culture of discrimination against women, even if a woman is just as qualified for the job as a man is. This may be the […]
WHAT HAPPENS IN ILLINOIS WHEN DOGS GO FROM FRIENDLY TO FIERCE?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 25th, 2017 | Personal Injury
Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but people in Illinois need to keep in mind that they are still animals. And, like any other animal, if they feel threatened in some way they may lash out and bite someone. Sometimes a dog doesn’t even need to be threatened to bite, it may just be high-strung […]
CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE ON WORKERS COULD LEAD TO AGE DISCRIMINATION
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 20th, 2017 | Employment Law
Sometimes a person in Belleville can spend years or even decades at a company only to find the company is “downsizing” and has laid them off. Especially if the person is an older worker, they may find that it is hard to obtain a new job following such a layoff. When hiring workers some companies […]
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT IN BELLEVILLE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 11th, 2017 | Personal Injury
Motorcyclists in Illinois may be enjoying the weather the fall season has to offer, whether they are going on a scenic ride or simply commuting to and from work. However, it is important for motorists to pay attention to their surroundings, and this includes keeping an eye out for motorcyclists sharing the road. Motorcycle awareness […]
WHAT PROTECTIONS DO WHISTLEBLOWERS HAVE UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 5th, 2017 | Employment Law
We would like to think that the people we work for are ethical and will always do the right thing, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Sometimes employers in Illinois engage in conduct that breaks the law. When that happens, an employee might want to stand up for what’s right, and report their […]
YOU DESERVE JUSTICE AFTER AN INJURY
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 29th, 2017 | Personal Injury
There are countless types of minor injuries that we can experience throughout our lives. From falling down and scraping our knees to accumulating bruises from bumps and nudges, most of these injuries will heal and not present any long-term consequence. There are more serious injuries, however, that can affect a person for the rest of […]