The threat of falling exists in any workplace, regardless of the industry. An Illinois office worker may not be at as much risk of falling as a construction worker, but the danger is present in a wide variety of work environments. A hotel in a neighboring state...
Authorities in Illinois reported that a man in his 50s fell approximately 20 feet at the work site of the new Jacksonville water plant. He was subcontracting at the $30 million construction project when he suffered a serious injury. Apparently, the incident occurred...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently reminded company owners of the dangers posed by heat exposure. Employers were urged to protect outdoor workers and also employees who are exposed to excessive indoor temperatures. During heat waves,...
Sometimes, the life of a worker in Illinois or another state is lost when nobody is nearby to either help the victim or provide information about the circumstances that caused the death. In some cases, it is not even clear whether a work-related accident caused the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation into the death of a paving company worker in Illinois. This fatal work accident touched the whole community because the deceased man, particularly due to the man's side gig moonlighting as a...
If you are an employee in Illinois, you may feel comfortable knowing that workers' compensation insurance will provide benefits in the event of you suffer injuries in a workplace accident. However, when you file a workers' compensation claim, you might not have a say...
Workers' compensation helps you get back on your feet and assists in obtaining the medical care you need at no cost to you. Here are four facts about workers' compensation claims that you need to know. 1. Your employer must pay necessary medical expenses. Your...
Illinois workers are entitled to workers' compensation insurance benefits if they are injured in workplace accidents. However, there are specific timelines by which certain steps must be taken to ensure eligibility for benefits after a workplace injury. The first and...
Workers' compensation is a critical resource for workers who are injured on the job. Workers' compensation benefits include not only medical benefits, but also vocational rehabilitation and maintenance benefits, death/survivors' benefits, and disability benefits....
While workplace injuries are prevalent in most industries, those suffered by professional athletes may sometimes be overlooked. Currently, a proposed bill in the Illinois legislature concerning caps on workers' compensation benefits has garnered the attention of a...