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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
When an Illinois resident is injured while on the job, they sometimes don’t have a strong desire to return to the same job. Sometimes injured employees are eager to find a new career. Or they may not be able to return to their old job because of the injury they...
After a workplace injury, among the first steps you must take is seeking immediate medical attention. This remains the priority. Your treatment would include a medical exam that provides necessary support related to your workers’ compensation claim. The exam also...
Worker’s compensation is an insurance that guarantees medical coverage, disability and other benefits for injured workers. Every state has separate requirements for employers to provide worker’s compensation coverage, and this is often determined by the minimum number...
