Blog Posts

Read these blog posts to learn about cases and legislation relating to Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and FELA

Growing Into a Fine Guide Dog

Ridge & Downes calls it Puppy Love

Ridge & Downes (R&D) is a proud sponsor of many puppies from Guide Dogs of America on behalf of the IAMAW District 8 for many a year. ...

Lawsuits and the Internet

Injuries From Slip & Falls: Relief Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation & Common Law Negligence

As another Illinois winter is underway, it’s time to address your rights in the event you are injured from a slip and fall on ice and...

Gov. Rauner Vetoes WC Premium Reforms

At a time when the costs associated with Workers’ Compensation claims fall but insurance premiums continue to rise, the Illinois General...

NCCI Recommends 5th Consecutive WC Premium Rate Reduction

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), an insurance industry rate making agency which provides workers’ compensation...

Fired for Reporting Track Defects

A veteran track inspector has recently filed suit against the BNSF Railroad alleging that they fired him for reporting a dangerous major...

Safety Is No Accident

On December 30, 2013, a BNSF train derailment caused 476,000 gallons of crude oil to spill and ignite near the town of Casselton, North...

Whistleblower Retaliation

In the continuing crusade of Designated Legal Counsel like Ridge & Downes to protect workers’ rights, today we address the “culture of...