Standing for long hours on concrete floors or hard surfaces can put repeated pressure on your feet. Over time, this strain may contribute to plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects the band of tissue connecting your heel to your toes. In Illinois, workers'...
Getting hurt at work can create stress beyond the injury itself. Your employer may ask you to come back before you feel ready, especially if light-duty work is available. That can be difficult when you are still recovering and need your paycheck. Illinois workers’...
Your workers' comp benefits just ran out, but your back still will not let you lift materials, stand for long periods or keep up with your regular job. You wonder how you will pay bills when the injury that forced you away from work has not healed. Social Security...
Missing work due to an injury disrupts your life and threatens your financial stability. Illinois workers' compensation provides temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to replace lost wages while you recover. Knowing how the state calculates these payments ensures...
There are certainly some jobs that are more dangerous than others. The construction industry is a good example, and it often has one of the highest fatal accident rates. Other professions that lead to high injury rates include maintenance, manufacturing, delivery...
Between the bones of your spinal column, you have soft discs that provide padding. These discs have a jelly-like substance in the middle and a tougher outer shell. A herniated disc happens when one of these discs becomes damaged. There may be a tear in the outer...
If you work on an assembly line in Illinois, your job puts a lot of stress on your body every day. Doing the same movements over and over, combined with working fast and lifting heavy items, can cause serious injuries over time. Learning about these common injuries...
Illinois law requires that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. The coverage they provide indemnifies the company from direct liability if professionals get hurt on the job or diagnosed with work-acquired medical conditions. It also protects the worker by...
Some workplace injuries are so severe that no one questions an impacted employee’s need for workers’ compensation benefits. An amputation or similar catastrophic injury may force a worker to cease working completely and could generate tens of thousands of dollars in...
You made a mistake at work and now you have an injury. The thought keeps you awake at night: Can you still file a workers' compensation claim if the accident was your fault? The answer might surprise you. Illinois protects workers under no-fault laws Thankfully,...
