Will County Approves Memorials for Crash Victims

The Will County Board recently became the first county in Illinois to approve a roadside memorial program allowing families who have lost loved ones to drunk drivers to apply for signage that will be placed at the site of the accident. A 36 x 24 inch blue sign with white letters will read, "Please Don't Drink and Drive," and an optional plaque can be placed below the sign with the name of the victim and the date of the crash. The bill is intended to raise public awareness of impaired driving by emphasizing its dangers and the loss of human life through roadway signs. Those interested may contact the highway department at 815-727-8476 for more information.

As a Bolingbrook Law Firm representing hundreds of will county residents in personal injury matters, Quinn, Meadowcroft & Marker is aware of the dramatic impact an injury or loss of life by a negligent driver can cause one's family. We applaud the legislation - The Roadside Memorial Act of Jan. 1, 2008 - and will continue to fight for the rights of those suffering injuries as a result of the negligence of other drivers.

If you or someone you know has suffered injuries as the result of a auto collision, please contact QMM for a free consultation. We can be reached via our website at http://www.qmmlaw.com/, via e-mail at info@qmmlaw.com, or by calling 630-759-7000.

Work Injury - Tip of the Week

Be sure to notify your employer immediately any time you have any injury. Many employees are afraid to notify their employers when they are injured at work. Sometimes this is due to feeling one's injury is "nothing big" or "will go away". Other times, employees are afraid to tell their employers about their injuries for fear of being fired. Notifying one's employer of a work injury is required under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. Specifically, employees must notify their employers of work injuries within 45 days.

We recommend employees notify their employers immediately even though you have 45 days to do so. This is because the more time that elapses between your injury and your notice to your employer, the more likely they will red flag your case.

Additionally, be sure to ask your employer to complete an accident report in writing. Most employers should have this form on hand and if they do not, their insurance company can forward one to them. We recommend employees notify their employers of EVERY part of their body they feel pain, even if minimal.

For more information on work injury claims, do not hesitate to contact our firm at 630-759-7000 or e-mail one of our attorneys at info@qmmlaw.com.