Posts by Neal S. Gainsberg
Exploding Pressure Cookers and What You Need to Know
Now that everyone is stuck at home for the foreseeable future due to the widespread stay-at-home order issued by the Governor of Illinois, more and more people are cooking instead of going out to eat. Many families went from cooking one meal per day at home to cooking multiple meals per day. For people who…
Read MoreHours-of-Service Laws For Truck Drivers Suspended During Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the suspension of the Hours-of-Service (HOS) laws for certain truck drivers in the United States by President Donald Trump’s administration. The reason the laws were suspended is understandable; the country relies on the trucking industry to transport goods from manufacturers to retailers. Supermarkets and some retailers are permitted to…
Read MoreMassive 60-Vehicle Pileup on Kennedy Expressway Sends Dozens to Hospitals
Photo Credit: Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune Early this morning, the Kennedy Expressway was shut down as the Chicago Fire Department dealt with the effects of a multi-vehicle crash on the inbound lanes. Nearly 60 vehicles were involved, but thankfully, not a single person died in the wreck. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, “Fourteen…
Read MoreCan I Claim Workers’ Compensation for an Injury Suffered Working Remotely?
In these unprecedented times, millions of people are now working from home because of the mandated shutdown of all non-essential businesses. Even though many people worked from home before the spread of COVID-19, there are more people than ever logged into their content management systems, company networks, and other programs remotely. Aside from the worry…
Read MoreNursing Home Contracts & Arbitration Agreements – Know Your Rights
Moving a loved one to a nursing home is a stressful time in a family’s life. Researching and finding the proper care for an elderly family member takes a lot of time and a lot of paperwork, including filling out contracts. Often, nursing home residents and their families unknowingly sign contracts agreeing to mandatory arbitration…
Read MoreThe Great and Terrible Chicago Pedway
All across America, cities are trying to find ways to ease congestion while providing safe alternatives to get around town. In Chicago, that alternative is the Pedway, which consists of bridges and tunnels that connect at least forty city blocks of the Central Business District. Approximately five miles long, the Pedway grants speedy access to…
Read MoreRecent Changes in Chicago’s Traffic Safety Laws
The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have some new laws and regulations in place for 2020. They range in scope – an increased minimum wage, some new rules to protect animals, and the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana are just a few – but many of these new laws deal with road…
Read MoreWill Workers’ Compensation Impact My Social Security Benefits?
Suffering an injury at work or in a car, truck, or another type of accident can change your life in an instant. On top of the inability to work for some, the bills begin to pile up, and it becomes challenging to provide for your family. Injured employees can file for workers’ compensation benefits, which…
Read MoreGainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers Proudly Supports the Northbrook Speed Skating Club
Since its founding in 1952, the Northbrook Speed Skating Club (NBSSC) has been home to Olympic speed skaters and amateur enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re an adult who wants to learn to speed skate, a child with aspirations to represent Team U.S.A., there is a home for you here. That is why Gainsberg Injury and Accident…
Read MoreHow Do Liens Affect a Personal Injury Award?
A lien is something that is granted to creditors when an individual owes them money. In Illinois, liens can be taken out by insurance companies, the VA, and state and federal agencies. They can also be taken out by a doctor or hospital. Under the Health Care Services Act. (770 ILCS 23/1), if you receive…
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