Current conditions at nursing homes here in Illinois and elsewhere around the country make these facilities breeding grounds for deadly illnesses to spread to staff members and their families. While present conditions make this situation more dire than ever, it actually is quite common for the lowest-paid workers in nursing homes to be at greatest […]
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FIRED FOR REPORTING HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 22nd, 2020 | Employment Law
IS SOMEBODY LIABLE FOR YOUR SLIP-AND-FALL INJURIES?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 20th, 2020 | Firm News
Some people don’t think of injuries that arise from slip-and-fall incidents to be that serious. While a twisted ankle or scraped knee may indeed be minor annoyances from which most can quickly recover, not all injuries from slip-and-falls are that superficial or easily resolved. In fact, tripping, slipping and falling can cause victims to break bones, slip […]
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS YOU’RE BEING ‘AGED OUT’ OF YOUR JOB?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 15th, 2020 | Employment Law
If you’re an older worker who is approaching retirement age, you may not be financially able to retire and still continue meeting your financial obligations. You want to continue working for as long as possible so that you can build up your retirement pension a bit more. But, does your boss appear to have other […]
PRODUCT TAMPERING CAN LEAD TO CONSUMER ILLNESSES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 8th, 2020 | Personal Injury
In recent months, videos of shoppers opening, licking and returning products to supermarket shelves have gone viral. After an incident in another state where a shopper intentionally coughed all over meats, bakery items and fresh produce, the store owner was forced to dump groceries worth more than $35,000. That store owner made the right decision after the […]
JOE BIDEN’S ACCUSER FACES DOUBTS ABOUT STORY’S TIMING
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 1st, 2020 | Employment Law
There have been recent claims of sexual assault by Joe Biden against one of his former senatorial staffers. As reported by The Washington Post, the timeline shows that his accuser’s allegations have morphed and grown over time. That can be problematic for the accuser, as typically when the story changes, it is more likely that all […]
SPRING MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TIPS FOR BELLEVILLE RIDERS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 24th, 2020 | Personal Injury
After a long winter, spring is finally emerging here in Belleville. That means that motorcycle enthusiasts will be taking to the highways and back roads for some much-needed wind therapy. But if you are one who likes to de-stress on the open road, take a moment to consider the below safety tips that could make the difference […]
AVOID DOG BITES BY LEARNING CANINE SIGNS OF AGGRESSION
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 20th, 2020 | Firm News
Every year, thousands of dogs are euthanized after they have bitten children or adults. In many cases, both the dogs’ deaths and the bites could have been avoided with canine training and increased knowledge of dog behavior. The fact is that many dogs will try every way that they can to let humans know that […]
SERVICE ANIMALS AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 17th, 2020 | Employment Law
You have a service dog to help you overcome limitations related to your disability. But you believe that your employer is trying to ease you out the door because you need the service animal to complete some or all of your job duties. What are your rights? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses, local […]
WERE YOU AFFECTED BY UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 10th, 2020 | Employment Law
You have probably heard of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This federal agency was established to administer and enforce the civil rights laws that prohibit workplace discrimination. As part of their duties, the agency files suit against companies that are accused of using discriminatory practices in their hiring, promotions and firing of employees. […]
ALLOW US TO HELP YOU FILE A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 3rd, 2020 | Personal Injury
After an accident with injuries, you could have a long recovery back to your former good health status. Your recuperation could include physical and occupational therapies for weeks or months that are designed to build your strength and dexterity back up. But one thing is for sure — those medical bills sure do add up […]