Worker’s compensation is an insurance that guarantees medical coverage, disability and other benefits for injured workers. Every state has separate requirements for employers to provide worker’s compensation coverage, and this is often determined by the minimum number...
Proper training is a fundamental aspect of worker safety. This is true regardless of the type of job a person does. Some jobs are riskier than others and those who work in warehouse-type jobs in Illinois should be schooled in how to adhere to safety requirements. When...
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety restrictions implemented as a result, many aspects of our lives are slowly opening back up. However, it will be some time before things are back to “normal.” One of those aspects is air travel. And the potential for...
Injured workers and their families may wonder what the different types of workers’ compensation benefits are that they may be eligible for. Because of the value of these benefits to struggling workers and families it is important for them to be familiar with. Workers’...
Workplace accidents that tend to grab the headlines usually involve a fatality or a catastrophic injury, like a spinal cord injury or a severe traumatic brain injury. Many of these injuries happen at well-known dangerous job occupations, such as in industrial plans or...
Many people in Illinois work in the manufacturing industry. The manufacturing industry is an essential component of our nation’s economy. However, it does present dangers to workers. The following is an overview of five common injuries in the manufacturing industry...
Risks of injury are part of all careers. Whether a Lake County resident sits at a desk all day or stands on a production line on night shift, they expose themselves to hazards inherent with their chosen work. When an individual suffers a work-related accident or...
Industrial companies and office environments alike often rely on staffing agencies to meet their needs. Sometimes, these workers are there for a definite period of time and expect to leave once their assignment ends. In other situations, a work may continue to perform...
Workplace injuries are far too common and can result in severe consequences like catastrophic injuries or death. While it is easy to recognize major burns, broken bones, or deep lacerations, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are much harder to see after an injury. The...
While the workplace may currently look different for employees in Illinois and elsewhere, the reality is that injuries could occur in any work environment. Whether one never left the workplace, has returned back to the workplace or is currently working remotely at...
