An Illinois man who suffered a serious workplace injury did not sue the electrical contractor he holds responsible for the accident within the statute of limitations. That was the finding this month of a state appeals court.The plaintiff was employed by a food supply...
Month: July 2019
Take care of your body — overexertion can be deadly
Regardless of the industry in which you earn a living in Illinois, you will be at risk of suffering musculoskeletal disorders if you do not take care of your body. From office and call center workers to those involved in construction, manufacturing, transportation and...
Why shift work can be particularly dangerous
Some 15 percent of American workers don't have "traditional" work hours. Doctors, nurses, police officers, truck drivers, mini-mart employees and many more people do what is known as "shift work."People who work during nontraditional hours -- particularly those who...
Injured worker receives nearly $6 million award
One common cause of workplace injuries is faulty equipment. Workers in many types of industries depend on the equipment they use to be in good working order. When it's not, the results can be catastrophic.A man who suffered serious injuries in 2015 after an equipment...