Railroad workers hurt on the job in Illinois are not covered by the workers’ compensation system that protects most other employees. A federal law called the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, known as FELA, governs instead, and it works differently from state workers’ comp in ways that change what a claim is worth. Joel E. Brown […]
Read more...Most business disputes never reach a courtroom, and for good reason. Settling is faster, cheaper, and keeps a dispute private, which matters when an owner would rather run the business than argue about a contract in front of a judge. Settling too quickly or settling everything out of habit can cost a small business more […]
Read more...Peoria sits at the center of one of the densest rail junctions in downstate Illinois. BNSF, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and at least four short-line carriers all route freight through Peoria and Tazewell Counties. The Tazewell and Peoria Railroad alone switches roughly 100,000 rail cars per year through the Creve Coeur interchange, where […]
Read more...If you were injured in a trucking accident on I-74 or I-155 near Peoria, the steps you take over the next few hours and days may affect both your recovery and any future injury claim. Getting medical care, preserving evidence, avoiding statements to the trucking company’s insurer, and understanding your legal options are among the […]
Read more...Understanding the difference between tort law and personal injury law is essential for anyone dealing with a civil claim after an accident. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not identical. While personal injury law is a specific area focused on harm to individuals, tort law is a broader legal framework that governs […]
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Joel E. Brown Personal Injury Law Firm, is a Peoria personal injury law firm. Our dedicated injury attorney has more than 30 years representing clients in various complex personal injury law matters throughout Illinois. We’ve recovered millions of dollars on behalf of accident victims.
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Joel E. Brown Personal Injury Law Firm, is located in Peoria, IL. We represent clients in Peoria County and throughout Illinois, including Morton, Chillicothe, Pekin, Galesburg, Canton, Bloomington, Lincoln, Springfield, Pontiac, Champaign, Decatur, Mattoon, and more.