Some jobs in Illinois are more dangerous than others. Whereas most workers report to duty never thinking for a second that they are in danger of suffering a mortal wound, many more face fatal risks every single day on the job. This article will discuss some of the...
It might sound funny but good telephone talking posture will go a long way to prevent a serious repetitive use injury at the office. The human body was not made to sit at a desk all day long answering the telephone. It was made to run and jump and play outside, so...
When most people think of rehabilitation, they likely think of something like physical therapy to help with the aftermath of an injury. However, vocational rehabilitation is also needed after an injury in many cases. For injured workers who cannot return to the work...
Not all brain injuries result in signs or symptoms immediately after the traumatic event. It can take weeks for some symptoms to appear in many cases. The symptoms also vary depending on how severe the head injury was.A minor head injury may or may not result in a...
On Sept. 25, 2015, an employee of Tristar Risk Management, filed a lawsuit against his employer and one employee. According to the lawsuit, the man claims that he was deprived of proper medical care for work-related injuries and that the defendants had a willful...
When employees are injured, it can really take a toll on a business. Even though workers' compensation can help an employee pay the medical expenses and return lost wages, a business has to deal with a temporary replacement for the job the worker did or possibly...
When you're injured on the job, the last thing you're probably thinking about is filling out paperwork. This is especially true when you need medical care immediately. In order to receive compensation for your medical bills related to the work accident and/or lost...
Recently in West Dundee, a 21-year-old pest control worker suffered a serious electrical shock while using an aluminum pole in the course of his work. He was working outside an office building when the accident occurred. The shock was reportedly so bad that it left...
Workplace accidents come in many sizes and varieties. They can range from minor and trivial to severe and fatal. And wild practically any worker can be injured in practically any job, some types of work or activity tend to generate more workplace injuries.According to...
In recent years, there has been a growing use of temporary workers in many jobs. A report in 2013 estimated that as many as 17 million workers were engaged in some type of temporary work, which pushed the use of these types of workers to the highest level...
