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Safety and emergency response training can make the difference between life and death when on-the-job accidents and injuries occur. Staying Safe at Work Workplace safety begins with a workforce that’s properly trained in safety culture and emergency response procedures. The National Safety Council urges employers to stay compliant with OSHA safety regulations and offers a […]

Permanent partial disability benefits are calculated by assessing the nature of an injury and the extent of a worker’s impairment caused by the injury. Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees for all job-related injuries and occupational illnesses or diseases. In Illinois, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission assesses all workers’ compensation claims and […]

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 […]