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...
Injuries in the workplace happen frequently. Even with careful precautions, accidents can occur that cause bodily harm. Workers may also sustain damages such as carpal tunnel syndrome or back pain due to repetitive tasks. If you have an injury resulting from your job...
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...
More and more people across Illinois and the rest of the United States have begun making purchases online. This has led some warehouse employers to demand even more from their workers. As employers continue to focus more on productivity than safety, the number of...
The winter chill presents a plethora of hazards that most people do not prepare adequately for. Of the biggest or most common forms of hazards, icy pavements prove to pose a continued, undefeated threat. When dealing with such slick ground, it is important to...
If your job requires you to perform the same hand and wrist motions repetitively, you may be at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The repeated stress can cause tissues in the wrist to swell. This squeezes the median nerve, causing symptoms of numbness,...
When you suffer from a back injury, even a mild one, it can have a massive impact on your life. This is because you rely on your back to do just about anything, whether it is sitting, standing or even laying down. The stages of recovery from a back injury depend on...
If your job duties require you to reach above your head, you probably step onto a ladder every single time you go to work. While you always should choose the correct ladder for each task, you may never be able to eliminate your chances of suffering a serious injury in...
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...
