New Illinois Act Grants Employees a Minimum of 40 Hours Paid Leave Annually
The new Illinois act guarantees employees a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave annually, allowing them to use the time for any purpose without providing a reason or documentation. Employers are required to maintain group health plan coverage during the paid leave, and employees can carry over unused paid leave to the next year. Employees are encouraged to seek workers compensation benefits if their employer does not comply with this act.
How to Choose the Right Truck Accident Attorney: Essential Tips for Accident Victims
How to Choose the Right Truck Accident Attorney: A Guide for Accident Victims Being involved in a truck accident can be a traumatic and life-changing event. Seeking legal help is an important step towards receiving the compensation you deserve. Choosing the right truck accident attorney is crucial to ensure your case is handled effectively and […]
Injured in a Crash with a Semi Truck: Know Your Rights and Legal Options
Injured in a Crash with a Semi Truck: Understanding the Dangers and Legalities Each year, thousands of individuals are injured in crashes involving semi trucks. These massive vehicles pose unique dangers to the public and have the potential to cause significant damage and serious injuries. It is essential for truck drivers and manufacturers to follow […]
Police Taser Training Incident results in $1.4 Million Jury Verdict
On December 14, 2022, a DeKalb Jury returned a $1.4 Million verdict in a case involving a part-time Genoa police officer, Joseph Chavez, who suffered a massive shoulder injury during a Taser Training class held by the village of Kirkland Police Department in December of 2015. The case was handled by Nicholas Cronauer and was […]
Cronauer Law Joins NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd in 2023
Mooresville, NC (November 16, 2022) – On the heels of tickets going on sale for NASCAR’s first ever Chicago Street Race weekend, Spencer Boyd announced today that Cronauer Law, an Illinois law firm will be joining his sponsor line-up for 2023. Cronauer Law’s season-long engagement will be highlighted with their own paint scheme when the NASCAR […]
How we reached a $4M Verdict
Kenny and Chicago attorney Nick Cronauer of Cronauer Law discuss the details behind Nick’s latest record-breaking verdict. His client, 25-year old young man, was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois on June 28, 2015, after being over-served at a bar in DeKalb County. Best Practices Podcast kenny Berger: Hello, and welcome […]
Bar hit with $4M Verdict for Fatal Car crash
Sycamore, Illinois, May 15, 2022—Late afternoon Friday, May 13, 2022, after a five-day jury trial, a unanimous verdict for $4,000,000 was handed down against a Plano bar, Q Bar, and its landlord, TKK Investments, LLC. The lawsuit was filed after 25-year old Chastin Pawson was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois […]
Arrest made in Fatal Sycamore crash
Authorities say they have arrested the driver in a fatal DUI crash in Sycamore last week. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested Chynna Daugherty, 33 of Genoa, at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford. She was released from the hospital after being treated for injuries sustained in the crash that killed 49-year-old Christopher Henning and […]
Amazon warehouse collapse kills two employees
Play Play Previous Next The police in Edwardsville, Ill., said there were at least two “confirmed fatalities” at an Amazon warehouse after a direct hit from a tornado caused a major portion of the building to collapse on Friday night, leaving “catastrophic damage to a significant portion” of the building. At least 100 emergency vehicles […]
The Jeep Wrangler is not a Sport Utility Vehicle
When I envision what it would be like to drive a convertible, I see myself driving down a long strip of paved road, with the top down and the wind blowing through my hair. And if I were to put myself in the driver seat of a Jeep Wrangler, I envision myself slowly climbing up […]