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...
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...
A workplace accident can happen without warning and leave you seriously injured. When this happens, you may struggle to return to work and maintain your finances. The workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers injured on the job. The following FAQs can...
Hurting your back at work is likely to cause you a lot of pain, so much so that the idea of doing even ordinary everyday activities may seem impossible while you recover. However, if you expect your doctor to recommend a prolonged stay in bed, you will probably...
Many employees injured on the job do not have a strong desire to return to that same job, for obvious reasons. In other cases, they simply cannot return to work due to the injury they received. In such cases, a worker may want to strike out and find new employment....
