National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a time to recognize and honor the men and women who serve and protect our communities every...
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Sep 20, 20231 min read
Ridge & Downes' Mascot Joins In The Fun
On September 13, 2023, Ridge & Downes' Mascot Murphy VanOrdstrand, welcomed guests to the Golf Outing in Support of Merrionette Park's...
Jan 23, 20230 min read
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Early Voting Has Begun in Illinois
This November, Illinois Amendment 1, Right to Collective Bargaining Measure (2022) will be at the top of every ballot. Please vote YES. A...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Jim Ridge Thanks Donors for Supporting St. Baldrick's Foundation
I want to thank each of you for your donation to the St. Baldrick's Event. I am happy to advise you that Team Trooper raised $19,250, and...
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Lawsuits and the Internet
Lawsuits and the Internet
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Injured State Trooper Settles Case For $1 Million
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, impaired elderly drivers are involved in approximately 15% of traffic...
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Repetitive Trauma
Many workers are not injured by a specific incident, but rather through a course of repetitive trauma to a specific body part. It is...
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Penalties
Ridge & Downes recently settled a case wherein the Respondent agreed to pay penalties of over $12,000. The claimant slipped on a box at a...
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Suburban Firefighter's Workers' Compensation Rights
Appellate Court upholds judgment in favor of suburban firefighter. Village claimed the injury to claimant's knee was not covered under...
Nov 24, 20201 min read
17 Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Accident
Settlement reached on behalf of a 17-year-old girl killed in car accident caused by a drunk driver for just under $1,000,000.00. The...
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Truck Accident, $1.0 Million Settlement
Settlement of $1.0 million reached on behalf of the estate of a 71-year-old driver whose vehicle was struck by a semi-tractor trailer at...
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