Sustaining an injury at work and gaining workers' compensation claims mean that you could get a settlement. This settlement can either come as a structured settlement or a lump-sum payment. It is important to understand the difference between the two, as this could...
Injuries in the workplace happen frequently. Even with careful precautions, accidents can occur that cause bodily harm. Workers may also sustain damages such as carpal tunnel syndrome or back pain due to repetitive tasks. If you have an injury resulting from your job...
The pain you feel from straining your back can be the worst part of your workplace injury. Back pain can be modest, severe or even debilitating, making it difficult to work or perform everyday activities. If you are wondering how long pain resulting from back strain...
When you sustain an injury at work and file a workers’ compensation claim, your case will likely end in a settlement. A settlement can come in one of two forms: either as a lump-sum payment or a structured settlement. With a lump-sum payment, your employer or its...
The winter chill presents a plethora of hazards that most people do not prepare adequately for. Of the biggest or most common forms of hazards, icy pavements prove to pose a continued, undefeated threat. When dealing with such slick ground, it is important to...
If your job requires you to perform the same hand and wrist motions repetitively, you may be at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The repeated stress can cause tissues in the wrist to swell. This squeezes the median nerve, causing symptoms of numbness,...
It can seem like getting hurt at work is rare occurrence, but the fact is that any Illinois resident is capable of suffering a catastrophic work injury regardless of where they work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA), slips, trips...
Most people who have workers’ compensation assume that it is a benefit that will automatically pay them if and when they need it. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Workers’ compensation is a benefit that you need to qualify for, and even then, there is no guarantee...
Sometimes, workers' compensation claims get denied. They may be denied for a host of different reasons; for example, the employer might argue that the injury was not work related. Although a claim denial causes stress and uncertainty for an injured worker; they still...
Working in a restaurant is a demanding job. Cooks, servers and dishwashers spend hours at a time on their feet, often performing strenuous work for little compensation. Employers demand that their employees move fast and handle large workloads, sometimes at the...
