The state of Illinois has a no-fault workers' compensation system that can help an injured employee access benefits, even if their behavior contributed to their condition. However, there are circumstances that can cause a worker to receive a denial after filing a...
Your employer's involvement in a workers' compensation claim is rather minimal. You will report your injury to your employer, but other than that, they generally let the insurer handle the situation. However, there are specific things the workers' compensation law...
Work injuries can put you out of commission and unable to perform essential duties. This is often the case with herniated spinal disks, which are injuries that cause discomfort while also limiting mobility. While not necessarily a serious medical condition, disk...
Industrial accidents may have industrial-grade fallout. Machines and pistons pump, spin and pinch. At such high speeds and with such great force, it is easy for a small slip to result in permanent injury to two of your most important tools: your hands. Understanding...
Workers’ compensation protects employees from significant income loss as a result of an injury at work. Not only can workers’ compensation cover your medical bills but it can also offset a percentage of your lost earnings from your time out of work. There are many...
A concussion is a brain injury. As with any type of injury to this part of the body, there is a potential for even a minor issue to end up causing serious problems. Many times, a concussion will heal with no trouble. But there are also cases where the injury leads to...
An injury often results in missed work days and medical expenses. If the injury occurs at work, there may be workers' compensation insurance to cover these costs. An injured worker must take certain steps after the accident occurs. If this does not happen, there is...
If your job duties require you to type, carpal tunnel syndrome may be unavoidable. According to the Mayo Clinic, carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is a buildup of pressure on the median nerve that runs from the wrist into the hand. The condition may be...
Unfortunately, any time you file an insurance claim, there is a risk that the insurance company will make the process difficult. Insurance companies assign an adjustor to your case, and their job is to put the company's interests above all else. As a result, they may...
If you sustain an injury on the job, there are several avenues available to you for compensation. However, you must be aware of what applies to you and what does not. Many workers may be eligible for workers’ compensation, disability benefits or both. What you hold...
