Can You Choose Your Own Doctor After a Work Injury in Illinois? If you’ve been hurt on the job, one of the first and most important questions you may ask is: Can I choose my own doctor? Yes. In most cases, Illinois law gives you the right to ... Read More > February 26, 2026
5 Reasons Why Police Reports Matter More Than You Think in Injury Claims After a serious accident, many people focus on medical treatment and vehicle damage. But one of the most important pieces of evidence in any personal injury claim is the police r... Read More > February 18, 2026
Truck Driver Fatigue in Illinois Crashes Truck driver fatigue is one of the most dangerous and preventable causes of serious commercial vehicle crashes in Illinois. Despite federal safety regulations designed to limit how... Read More > February 4, 2026
What Injured Workers Should Know About Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) If you’ve been injured on the job and filed a workers’ compensation claim, you may be told that you need to attend an Independent Medical Exam (IME). For many injured workers, IM... Read More > February 2, 2026
National Mentorship Month With Parente & Norem Law Clerk, Matthew Korcek January is National Mentorship Month, and to speak on the importance of mentorship in the workplace, we have asked Parente & Norem’s Law Clerk, Matthew Korcek, to sha... Read More > January 30, 2026
What Insurance Adjusters Don’t Tell You After a Serious Crash After a serious car accident, your phone often rings quickly. An insurance adjuster may sound friendly, concerned, and eager to “help you move forward.” While that call can feel ... Read More > January 21, 2026
What You Need to Know if You’re Hit by an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver in Illinois Getting into a car accident is stressful enough, but discovering the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough coverage can make the situation feel overwhelming. Unfortunate... Read More > January 12, 2026
Injured on the Job Before the Holidays? Your Rights Under Illinois Workers’ Compensation The weeks leading into the holidays are some of the busiest, and most dangerous, of the year for Illinois workers. Retail stores extend hours, warehouses operate around the clock... Read More > November 24, 2025
Your Rights as an Injured Delivery Driver in Illinois Delivery drivers keep everything moving; from groceries and takeout to online orders and vital medical supplies. But while the demand for deliveries keeps climbing, so does the r... Read More > October 29, 2025
What to Do After a Car Accident in Chicago A car accident can turn your world upside down in an instant. One moment you’re heading to work or running errands, the next, you’re facing a damaged car, possible injuries, and ... Read More > October 21, 2025
