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Water Damage And Claims

Water.  it is an essential part of our lives and we could not live without it; however, when water gets into places it is not supposed to be, it can wreak havoc in our lives.  Unwanted water can enter our homes through a variety of sources.  Some of them are covered by your homeowners insurance, some are not, and others have limited coverage.  The following is a brief description of how a Homeowners Policy typically responds to water damage.  Each company can differ, and one should consult their specific homeowners policy for exact coverage.

Water that backs up through sewers,…


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Farming and Workers Compensation

Farming is one of the most hazardous occupations. If a farm employee gets injured on the job, it can put the entire farming operation in jeopardy. This article will discuss the ways to protect the employer and the employee in a farming operation.

The Workers Compensation statutes in Illinois require ALL employers to provide worker’s compensation benefits to employees injured on the job.  There is an exception for farming: “The Worker’s Compensation law does not apply to an “agricultural enterprise” employing less that 400 working days of agricultural labor per quarter during the preceding calendar year, exclusive of working…