Illinois law allows workers to pursue compensation if they are hurt on the job. However, employers have the right to challenge a workers' compensation claim. For instance, a company might claim that an injury took place while an individual was engaged in horseplay or...
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ALG’s Year of Giving
2020 was a year full of challenges and hardships for many people and businesses, including members of our own team here at Arnett Law Group, LLC. After getting through last year by leaning on each other and finding support in our community, we have decided to pay it...
LEGAL COUNSEL AT A FIRE LOSS INSPECTION? – Three Reasons Why An Attorney Should Be Present Every Time.
The defense of a fire loss claim begins with the fire scene inspection, which usually takes place as soon as possible after a fire to ensure that evidence is collected and preserved to assist in determining a fire’s cause and origin. Time is of the essence because...
New Associate Attorney Joins Arnett Law Group, LLC
Arnett Law Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Maya Nevels has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Nevels will focus her practice primarily on insurance defense and commercial litigation. She is curious, confident, and dedicated, which will make her a passionate...
CONTRACTS: A Discussion of Breach, Leverage & Opportunity
When there is a contract, the parties are expected to fulfill its terms. If either party violates the terms, a breach of the contract occurs. Most people know that a breach of contract can cause professional, financial and/or personal problems, but many fail to...
Mistakes to avoid when your employee gets injured
When an employee comes to you with an injury claim, you need to be careful in how you handle it. It’s important to carefully follow the Illinois regulations and your company’s procedures as you deal with an injury. Addressing a workers’ compensation claim can create...
5 risks every small business owner must manage
Your small business is a big part of your life. While you likely purchase insurance to keep your company safe, a variety of other risks may bring your organization to a standstill. With an effective risk management strategy, you protect your company today while...
3 things to keep in mind when creating a risk management plan
It is no easy task to be a business owner in the Chicago area. Workplace accidents, terminations, employee misclassification, and client, vendor and customer disputes are just some of the many business challenges that can make or break an organization's success. Some...
The risks and rewards of making your next hire a remote employee
It’s a great problem to have. The business is growing, the current staff is at their maximum workload, and it is time to start looking at hiring more people.The problem is that adding more people to the payroll can get expensive. There are the obvious salary and...
Handling contract disputes in your business
Contracts provide those minute details that cover every possible outcome of an agreement between two parties. Contracts are legally enforceable in the eyes of the law, so upholding the expectations is very important. As a business owner, if you find yourself facing a...
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Arnett Law Group, LLC, was founded by Daniel J. Arnett, a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience.
The partners and associates at our firm are recognized leaders in their fields and are committed to delivering the best possible result for every client.
