Bob Quinn to Speak at Business 101 Seminar in Bolingbrook on May 5, 2010!

On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, Bob Quinn, partner at QMM, will be presenting to local business owners at a Business 101 event at the Bolingbrook Fountaindale Library, Community Room. Business 101 is an organization established by Marti Barton, Robyn McBroom and Todd McBroom, which allows new business owners to discuss issues/needs that arise when establishing a new business. Mr. Quinn will be speaking about legal issues involved with incorporating one's business and starting from the ground up. Other professionals will be speaking on issues such as accounting, HR, banking, and marketing.

The event is limited to a certain number of persons and costs $20 per person. If you would attend or need more information, contact Marti Barton via e-mail at: marti@wordcraftersonline.com.

QMM Settles Largest Work Injury Claim under the Illinois Injured Workers' Benefit Fund!

QMM partner, Jason A. Marker, recently settled Doe v. Bill's Limousine, a workers' compensation claim, where a limousine driver was severely injured while attempting to assist a wheelchair client into a van she was driving for her employer. In doing so, she suffered a disc herniation to multiple levels of her cervical spine, which necessitated surgery. Ultimately, the case went to trial in Wheaton, Illinois and the Arbitrator found Petitioner to be permanently and totally disabled (never again able to work). The case was complicated by the fact that the employer did not have workers' compensation insurance as required by Illinois state law. Notwithstanding, Mr. Marker was able to settle the matter for over $304,000.00 with the State of Illinois, where Petitioner's recovery was paid under the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund.

The Injured Workers' Benefit Fund was created in 2006 as a way to pay injured workers the benefits they are entitled to under Illinois law in situations where employers fail to have the required workers compensation insurance. This was the first ever permanent total disability award under the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund and the largest settlement paid on such a case by the State of Illinois Attorney General's office to date.

If you've suffered a work injury and you would like more infomation on your rights, feel free to contact us at 630-759-7000 or via e-mail at: info@qmmlaw.com.