Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Answers
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Injured at work or in an accident? There are dozens of questions that you’ll immediately have, like who’s responsible? Do I need an attorney? Will I get a settlement? Find answers to all of these and more in the Minkow Domin blog on workers’ compensation and personal injuries.
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Skipping School Could Be An Indication Of Bullying
Children in Illinois who are bullied are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, make regular health complaints, and skip, miss our drop out of school. For many bullying victims, missing school can result in decreased academic performance that results in a...
Girl’s Suicide Over Bullying Linked To Mobile Apps
Many children in Illinois and throughout the rest of the country are bullied through popular mobile applications like Kik, Voxer and ask.fm in addition to more well-known sites like Facebook. For instance, according to the New York Times, a 12-year-old girl in Florida...
School Bullying Prevention Programs Often Have Little Impact
Many schools and school districts in Illinois and the rest of the country have adopted bullying prevention programs to stop harmful bullying from taking place. However, despite the existence of anti-bullying initiatives, students still engage in behaviors that are...
Video Leads To Bullying And Suicide Of A 14-Year-Old Student
Children and teenagers who are bullied in Illinois may suffer from multiple psychological, physical and mental consequences. These may include depression and anxiety, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, health complaints and decreased academic...
Illinois Mayors Join National Initiative That Focuses On Bullying
In a recent statement, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced that mayors from over 170 cities in Illinois and throughout the rest of the country joined a national anti-bullying initiative. According to Education Week, the purpose of this bullying initiative is to...
Professional Sports And Bullying Behavior
In October of 2013, the Miami Dolphins reported that one of their players, Jonathan Martin, had left the team to deal with emotional issues. However, as the story developed, it was discovered that another member on his team had mocked him for his race, taunted him...