U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows that health care workers face a significant risk of a workplace injury. Their statistics suggest that medical workers may have a higher injury risk than those employed in either the construction or...
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Protect Loved Ones From Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
At some point, many people will require the services of an assisted living or nursing facility. Whether they are considering this option for themselves, a spouse or a parent, there are many aspects to consider when choosing the right facility. Your assistance needs,...
New E. Coli Strain Among Deadliest
This spring, the European Union saw one of the deadliest outbreaks of food poisoning ever recorded. The culprit, a new strain of E. coli, confounded doctors and investigators with its surprising virulence and resistance to antibiotics. Even months later, its affects...
What Happened in Vegas? Legionnaires’ Disease.
Anyone who vacations in Las Vegas knows something about taking chances. One of the biggest appeals of visiting Vegas is the potential for anything to happen. But, while everyone hopes lady luck smiles on them, realistically the most you’ll probably return home...
Illinois Injured Workers Rights Under Attack
Unfortunately for Illinois workers, state legislation recently signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn seriously reduces their rights and protections when injured on the job. House Bill 1698 was introduced under the guise of reforming the workers compensation system in...
Navigating the Language of Workers’ Compensation
For employees who have been injured on the job, understanding their rights under worker compensation laws can be daunting. Simply filing a claim involves a seemingly ever-changing tangle of rules and red-tape. Too often, a worker in real need of medical help never...
Healthcare Workers at High Risk of Injury
The healthcare industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries worldwide. Particularly in the United States, the unprecedented percentage of population reaching age 65+ in the next ten to twenty years will cause demand to surge. With healthcare jobs...