Neither did the woman in this case. This case is not from Illinois, but for practical purposes, it could be. And if you travel for your employer, it could be about you. Because within the workers' compensation insurance system, to be covered, you have to be at...
In December and November of the 2010 - 2011 legislative sessions, the Illinois Senate and the House of Representatives conducted hearings regarding employers' concerns that the cost of workers' compensation in Illinois was excessive and driving employees out of...
Worker's compensation insurance in Illinois is always a heated subject. Employers, who pay the insurance premiums always complain that the rates are too high and the benefits too generous.But workers' compensation insurance provides essential protection to injured...
Anyone who has suffered a serious injury knows of the uncertainty that it can create for a person and his or her family. Medical bills can quickly become overwhelming, and a person may have to attempt to manage these bills while experiencing a loss of wages because of...
For the past few months, people in Illinois and across the country have been focused on cold weather and keeping the roadways clear for safe travel. Now that spring is on the horizon, more employers will likely be concerned about keeping their workers cool enough...
People in Illinois and across the country who work hard to support themselves and their family members. As they do so, they likely attempt to preserve their safety as they complete their job-related tasks. Despite their best efforts, however, a workplace accident can...
There are millions of people in Illinois who report to work each day in order to support their family. Unfortunately, some of these workers do not return home as a result of a workplace accident. While employers put safety measures in place in order to protect their...
Regardless of the many state and federal precautions put in place, people continue to be injured in workplace accidents. It may be impossible to completely eliminate such accidents, regardless of the nature of the work. As a result, states such as Illinois require...
Some people are passionate about the care of animals. While some in Illinois choose to focus their passion for animals by working at a veterinary office, others take a somewhat more dangerous route. For example, one caretaker was believed to be killed in a recent...
There are many people in Illinois who are incredibly hard-working and simply want to support their family. Unfortunately, a workplace injury can hinder a person's ability to do so. However, employers are required to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for...
