When you start a new day at work, the last thing you may expect to happen is a back injury. However, there are many ways that an accident at work can lead to unexpected bills and lingering pain. In the time after a back injury, you should take serious notice of what...
When you make your living working as a nurse or another type of health care worker in Illinois, lifting and moving patients may be a regular occurrence. Yet, for many health care workers, lifting patients leads to back pain and serious injuries. Some of these injuries...
If you get hurt or contract an illness on the job, you should think about how to cover your medical treatment and recovery. Thanks to the state workers’ compensation system, your health care costs do not have to burden you. However, you should be careful to follow...
The common assumption that most people in Illinois regarding workers' compensation is likely founded on the notion that one sustains an injury at work, approaches their employer for assistance and applies for compensation for their medical expenses. Yet what about...
In addition to workplace injuries, occupational illnesses can also take a toll on your productivity. Contact dermatitis is a common ailment that affects workers in numerous positions and industries. The effects of this skin condition can range from mildly irritating...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of repetitive tasks that pinch the median nerve in your wrist. If you suffer from carpal tunnel, you might experience pain, discomfort or loss of grip strength which may hinder your ability to work. The actions you perform at your...
Trenches are common on construction sites across Illinois. After all, these trenches allow workers to build foundations, run pipes or wires and reach underground access points. Even though you may be familiar with working in and around trenches, you also should...
Workers' compensation benefits are often trickier than anyone anticipates. Many falsely assume that this benefit will cover any incident no matter what. In reality, a worker has to apply for benefits and may not even end up receiving the proper value of compensation....
If your job involves reaching over your head, then you likely use a ladder numerous times throughout your day. To protect your safety, you need to understand how to use ladders properly. It is also important to understand where the risks come from in using ladders....
Workers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury may have difficulties returning to work for a period of time following their injury. Traumatic brain damage can affect a number of areas in the brain, making it hard for people to find a job or continue working in...
