Workers' compensation is required in Illinois for a variety of businesses and companies to provide financial support for workers in the event that they ever become injured on the job. However, one of the most valuable uses for workers' compensation is to protect...
Month: July 2012
Illinois postal worker stands for change after fatal accident
A fatal work accident can be a difficult thing for anybody to face. However, this is especially for one Illinois postal worker who believes that, had he stood up against what he deemed an unsafe procedure, he may have saved the life of a trucker who was killed in a...
Illinois fire safety worker burned during firework demonstration
When many people think of workers' compensation, they may typically think of large, industrial companies. However, even some non-profits are required to carry workers' compensation insurance in order to protect those that are actively working for the...
Illinois man killed in work-related accident while mowing
When one thinks of accidents on the road, they probably think of a traffic collision, not of a work-related accident. However, many workers in the Illinois Department of Transportation are involved with the general upkeep of the roadways and the areas near the...