What You Should Know About Permanent Partial Disability Benefits

A growing temporary workforce and lack of on-the-job training are contributing to increased accidents and injuries for temporary workers, as well as increased safety violations for employers. Temporary Work Can be Dangerous Over the last decade, businesses have experienced a dramatic increase in the use of temporary workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]

Many jobs in indoor office environments, medical fields, and public service industries pose greater health risks than outdoor jobs that are considered dangerous. (Article continues below infographic) ______ Workers’ Health at Risk Some of America’s most unhealthy jobs occur in workplaces where daily tasks are considered safe and routine. The U.S. Department of Labor used […]

A skilled Illinois workers’ compensation lawyer can be instrumental in helping victims get fair and absolute workers’ compensation benefits. (Article continues below infographic) ______ Injured employees are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was at fault for a workplace accident, but employees do not always receive the benefits that they are owed. […]

Victims in Chicago and surrounding communities have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits for work-related mental conditions. In Illinois, workers’ compensation benefits are generally available to victims who suffer injuries or illnesses while performing work activities, regardless of the type of damages that are sustained. Since many occupations expose workers to dangerous, violent or […]

When work-related incidents result in serious harm to employees in Illinois, victims may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. For an injury or condition to be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, the incident must have occurred in the course of the worker’s job duties, on company property, or during activities that were performed on behalf […]

When workers suffer musculoskeletal injuries due to work-related activities or an accident, they may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Musculoskeletal injuries affect the ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and muscles. These types of injuries can cause severe pain and loss of strength or use. Treatment for muscle injuries often includes surgical procedures, physical […]

Under Illinois law, injured workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident, but it is important that they take certain steps to protect their legal rights. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help victims of workplace accidents obtain the full and fair recovery to which they are […]

When a worker suffers nerve injuries caused by an accident or repetitive stress activities at work, he or she may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Various types of occupations can lead to nerve injuries. Although some job-related nerve injuries are caused by trauma like slips and fall accidents, machinery accidents, car accidents or explosions, […]

Workers face various workplace dangers that put them at high risk for serious injuries and fatalities, and some of the most dangerous jobs in America are right here in Chicago. With 171 workplace fatalities in Illinois in 2016, it is vital for businesses and workers to identify the risks associated with Chicago’s most dangerous jobs. […]