Illinois workers don't tend to think about their knees until they hurt them. A work-related knee injury can be especially common in active jobs, like construction work, work that involves standing for long periods and other occupations. This article will discuss one...
Month: October 2016
Occupational asthma claims for workers’ compensation benefits
Asthma is a difficult disease that relates to the inflammation of lung tissues -- specifically the lining of the lungs. It also relates to the intermittent spasm of the smooth muscles underneath the lung lining. Normal asthma is often a mystery as to why it's caused,...
Illinois construction worker nearly killed by electrical shock
On a recent Friday morning, a little after 8:45 a.m., a Shiloh police officer saved a construction worker from a puddle filled with electrified water. Then, another officer employed CPR to bring the injured man back to life. The incident happened right behind the...
The definition of an on-the-job injury
When a worker is hurt and wants to receive workers' compensation benefits, the first question he or she should ask is, "Did the injury happen 'on-the-job?'" In other words, in order for a worker to qualify for workers' compensation benefits, the injury needs to have...