Unfortunately, construction accidents are all too common even with a variety of mandated safety measures. Even in Illinois, where there are rules in place to keep the workers as safe as possible, sometimes that is not enough. All it takes is one small mishap to...
An industrial accident is never desired in any form. However, some accidents are more grisly than others. This is especially apparent in a horrifying industrial accident where one man was fatally electrocuted and another seriously injured after falling from a ladder...
As we strive to conquer the economic recession in Illinois and across the country, it is important to make sure that workers remain safe in their jobs. One area of ongoing concern is the handling of dangerous materials in order to minimize the potential of an...
A work-related injury is terrible enough by itself. Sometimes even the best precautions are not enough to keep workers from staying safe. However, it is even more of a tragedy when a company allows unsafe practices to continue while not alerting the workers to the...
A recent incident at a port has filled the news with tragedy. The unexpected death of a dock worker has raised potential questions about the safety of the work environment at the port. This particular industrial accident is a reminder to Illinois workers that one can...
Everyone has had a day at work during which nothing seems to be going well. No one knows this better than a court bailiff who was recently denied workers' compensation benefits for a car accident that occurred when he left work to change his tie. This case may be...
Employers and insurers often try to find ways to make smaller workers' payments. With that said, they will try to find ways to weaken your claim if you're injured at work. One woman was denied part of her benefit after suffering a workplace injury because she tested...
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission upheld the decision of an arbitrator to award workers' compensation benefits to a child welfare specialist who suffered knee and spine injuries after a fall in her workplace's restroom. The commission's decision turned on...
Major construction projects are great things. They create jobs for a lot of workers. With the economy still sluggish at best, everyone agrees that we can use all the jobs we can get. The mildness of the winter throughout the Midwest, including Mundelein, probably...
Agricultural workers in Illinois are often exposed to some of the most hazardous work environments in the state. The large machinery used in grain processing facilities presents unique dangers not found in most workplaces. Those workers who are injured in grain...
