In a recent case, Western Springs Police Department vs. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission et. al, (2023 IL App (1st) 211574WC), the Illinois Appellate Court considered whether an employee's injury that occurred in a parking lot off the employer's premises...
Due to the increase in e-commerce, we will continue to see the need for warehouse workers. Working in a warehouse is a fast-paced and physically demanding job. Because of that, employees are at a greater risk of injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that over...
Most workplaces contain hazards, with some being more dangerous than others. Fires can occur anywhere under the right circumstances, and they can quickly turn from small flames into massive blazes. Recognizing some of the more common causes of workplace fires could...
You know that you deserve workers’ compensation if you’re at work and you get injured in an accident. This compensation can help to pay for things like the wages that you lose while you are healing and the medical bills incurred by the injury. But, for many workers,...
Every workplace comes with its share of hazards. While some workplace injuries may not require medical attention, others can be life-altering. One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain at work is the loss of a limb or amputation. Several types of...
You certainly don't want to get injured on the job, and you do everything in your power to work safely. You inspect ladders, you wear personal protection equipment, you never work when you're feeling too tired or fatigued, and you generally just try to be as safe as...
Working in a warehouse can be a dangerous job. Everywhere you look you’ll find a potential safety hazard. That’s why it is essential that employees are properly trained, have the right equipment and understand how to protect themselves on the job. Likewise, the...
A severe workplace accident could leave you unable to work ever again. However, you might be able to return to work after some time off to recover. Yet, due to your injury, you might not be able to carry out your duties as easily as before. Your employer should make...
Many Illinois companies provide snow removal support to their communities in winter. There is always a risk for a workplace accident when heavy machinery is used on the job. However, there are safety rules and protocol in place that are meant to keep workers as safe...
There are many jobs in Illinois and beyond that carry an inherent personal risk for on-the-job injuries. For instance, those who work with heavy machinery or in construction zones are no doubt aware that their jobs are considered more dangerous than working in an...
