Most people are aware of the fragility of human life. Despite this knowledge, the loss of a loved one in an unexpected accident always comes as a shock. There is much those grieving must deal with at such a time, but if the loss occurs at work, workers' compensation...
Construction Workers’ Accidents
Bridge collapse kills 1; workers’ compensation possible
While many people in Illinois see road construction as a nuisance; once completed, though, it is likely an endeavor that will ease the strain of traffic in an area. When drivers pass through a construction area, they likely fail to recognize the risk that workers...
Construction worker injured on the job, taken to hospital
Almost any job has a certain degree of danger attached to it, regardless of the occupation. As a result, most Illinois employers attempt to ensure that their employees are safe in their work environment. However, despite their best efforts, there are likely still...
Workers’ comp benefits could help families of deceased workers
The death of a child is every Illinois parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, concern for their offsprings’ safety does not end at the onset of adulthood. One father, who worked on the same construction site as his son, likely experienced the realization...
Family of deceased man may qualify for workers’ compensation
Fans in Illinois and across the country excitedly await the start of the college football season every year. When the time arrives, they don their team colors and head in droves to stadiums. As a result, many colleges continue to build and modify their stadiums in...
Illinois family may qualify for workers’ compensation
Some workplaces are, by nature, more dangerous than others. For example, most people would expect that a workplace accident is more likely at a construction site than an office setting. Beyond working in partially completed buildings and structures, there is often...
Illinois construction worker gets injured on the job and dies
Construction work in Illinois can be a rewarding profession. New homes and businesses often require construction workers. Additionally, renovation work, like that being completed at a Vernon Hills mall, requires the expertise of the construction worker. Along with the...
Illinois man killed in construction accident
Logically, most people are aware that each moment could be their last. However, this doesn't always have a realistic application. An unexpected death in a family, even with this logical realization, is often extremely difficult to cope with both emotionally and...
Hit by car in construction accident in Illinois
When driving on the road it is important to pay attention to one's surroundings. Not only do motorists have to worry about other drivers, they also have to worry about workers in construction sites who may be doing road work. This can help avoid a potential...
Man dies in Illinois construction accident
In a tragic construction accident in Illinois, a worker nearing retirement died while on a work site. The man was from another state, but was working on a project on an Illinois university campus when he was hit by a beam. A crane knocked a beam off the sixth floor of...