The steps you take after suffering a work-related injury should be simple - seek the necessary treatment immediately and file a workers' compensation claim to get the financial support you need from your company. Unfortunately, there are circumstances under which your...
Workers’ Compensation
How can a TBI limit you at work?
Traumatic brain injuries at work often occur due to falls or heavy objects. Aside from the initial injury, a TBI could prevent you from returning to work for weeks to several months after an accident. For some, returning in the same capacity becomes impossible....
What should you know about workers’ compensation coverage?
Workers' compensation is insurance that your employer carries. If your employer does not carry the insurance, then you cannot receive benefits under the system. Luckily, the state mandates all employers with at least one employee must carry workers' compensation. If...
What are the treatment options available for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries employees suffer from. The symptoms may wake you at night or cause numbness in the morning. To alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, you must seek treatment. According to MayoClinic, the...
What are some of the most common assembly line worker injuries?
An assembly line worker is an employee who commonly works in a manufacturing plant overseeing the production of goods. Some places that employ assembly workers include auto manufacturers, furniture plants and large appliance companies. Regardless of where an employee...
What are some signs of serious back injuries?
When you start a new day at work, the last thing you may expect to happen is a back injury. However, there are many ways that an accident at work can lead to unexpected bills and lingering pain. In the time after a back injury, you should take serious notice of what...
Nurses, health care workers prone to lifting-related injuries
When you make your living working as a nurse or another type of health care worker in Illinois, lifting and moving patients may be a regular occurrence. Yet, for many health care workers, lifting patients leads to back pain and serious injuries. Some of these injuries...
3 tips to give your employer an accident notice
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...
Can one qualify for workers’ comp due to chronic pain?
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...
What is contact dermatitis?
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...