Shannon Law Group - September 2020

Shannon Law Group - September 2020

135 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 2200 Chicago, IL 60603

3550 Hobson Rd., Ste. 403 Woodridge, IL 60517

312-663-7016 | www.shannonlawgroup.com Text: 312-847-2428 SEPTEMBER 2020

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SLG

I wanted to give you an update on our team at SLG. Since March, everyone quickly adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since our clients are deprived of their right to a jury trial right now, our goal has been to make sure our cases are fine-tuned and ready to present to a jury. First, Pat Cummings continues to advocate for our clients throughout Chicagoland. Pat is also heavily involved in the Monsanto Roundup litigation in St. Louis, Missouri. Pat, his wife Caitlin, and their two dogs have handled remote working with grace. Pat is becoming a leader in cases involving catastrophic injuries … and he doesn’t keep his knowledge to himself. Check out the volume of his work on our blog. By the way, Pat published a book called “Avoiding a Trucking Nightmare: What You NEED to Know After a Truck-Related Injury.” (Want a copy? Email Brittany at [email protected].) Jon Svitak has been busier than ever. In addition to managing our nationwide vaccine injury practice, Jon continues to represent seriously injured folks in Chicagoland. Jon and his wife, Sam, have worked remotely and in the office. He’s also written numerous articles on our website and published a book entitled “Vaccine Injuries: Understanding the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.” (Reach out to Brittany if you’d like a copy.) Pat Anderson has been with us for six months. Since then, he’s made a huge difference continuing to represent catastrophically injured clients. Pat has published numerous articles on our blog. Pat is also our expert on Bad Faith Insurance. Working remotely for now, Pat can spend more time with his wife, Karli, and their son, Oliver. Jack Cannon, who is Of Counsel at our firm, has distinguished himself as one of the top workers’ compensation advocates and trial attorneys in Illinois. He works tirelessly to achieve amazing outcomes for his clients.

and folks like you. She’s constantly improving our digital footprint so our clients are always in the loop on the latest developments. In the past few months, she helped our attorneys publish over 100 blogs and grow our national vaccine injury practice. Ashleigh Zurek started with our firm a year ago, and she decided to enter law school. She continues to work with us. Ashleigh helped Sidney Bottino run “The Opening Statement With Joe Shannon” podcast during the last four months. Always a client advocate, Ashleigh wants to make sure folks know the “inside baseball” of the court system. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ashleigh and I publish a book soon to help clients. Sarah Anderson started working with us in April. She assists our workers’ compensation clients and helps them navigate their claims so they can get the benefits they need. Sarah also enjoys spending time with her brother, Pat, and his family, who live just down the street from her residence. Sidney Bottino also started law school in Boston. Sidney was the original producer of the podcast. She did a tremendous job, and we wish her well in Boston. Katie and Lauren Remmes (Team Remmes) worked tirelessly this summer to make sure our cases were constantly moving forward. Katie (an ISU senior) and Lauren (a Creighton sophomore) have been with us for multiple summers. As for me, I continue to work with these fabulous team members to push your cases to trial. We hope the courts will allow for jury trials in the near future. We want to make sure you get your day in court. Michelle and I still have a high schooler and a grade schooler at home. We enjoy attending tennis matches, baseball games, and basketball events when we can. We are grateful for your trust!

– Joseph Shannon

Brittany Peterson has been working with us for almost three years. Brittany makes sure we stay continually connected with our clients

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET HURT AT WORK?

1. Tell your employer about your injury as soon as possible. You must notify your employer within 45 days of your injury (or last exposure) to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. 2. Seek treatment for your work-related injury or illness. Above all else, focus on your health and recovery. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are allowed to see two doctors of their own choosing. 3. Contact and meet with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. Navigating your workers’ compensation claim can be stressful. That’s why we recommend that you contact and meet with a workers’ compensation lawyer next. There are strict rules and procedures you must follow in order to receive the benefits you deserve. On top of that, your employer’s insurance carrier may not give you enough benefits to cover your medical bills or your time off work.

Over a hundred years ago, the Illinois government provided a safety net for injured workers through the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCA). Under the act, you can receive benefits for your time off, medical bills, and a lump sum settlement at the end of your case. Sometimes, another company or person besides your employer or coworker may have contributed to your work injury. In this situation, you may pursue a civil lawsuit for damages against these parties on top of receiving workers’ compensation benefits. We’re often asked, “What should I do if I am injured on the job?” Here are three steps you should take if you find yourself in this situation:

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our office. We’ll point you in the right direction.

– Pat Anderson

NHTSA RELEASES PRELIMINARY FINDINGS ON 2020 Q1 TRAFFIC DEATHS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation that creates and maintains a tremendous amount of highway safety >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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