One of the most deadly injuries a worker can suffer on the job is a fall from height. The higher the height, the more deadly the fall. Falls from 100 feet or more are almost universally fatal except for some notable exceptions where the victims lived. Most of those...

Month: July 2019
Political rhetoric opens the door to workplace harassment claims
On Behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Jul 25, 2019 | Employment Law
It is likely that readers of this Illinois legal blog have some opinions about the current state of American politics. Whether they are in favor of the current course of governance or are ready for a change once the next election cycle happens, they are undoubtedly...
Long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries can be devastating
On Behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Jul 18, 2019 | Personal Injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defined traumatic brain injuries as brain injuries that result from blows, bumps, and penetrations to the head. A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury suffers a disturbance to their normal brain function which may...
What makes a workplace accommodation reasonable?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Jul 11, 2019 | Employment Law
Individuals of different physical and mental abilities have the capacity to enrich and improve their places of employment. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some American workplaces are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities and...
Greater drunk driving patrols planned, but wrecks may happen
On Behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Jul 5, 2019 | Personal Injury
Holidays are busy times for the police, For instance, every year during the 4th of July week, law enforcement officials throughout Illinois step up their efforts to catch drunk drivers before they cause serious and life-changing motor vehicle accidents. Though many...
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