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...
By the end of the year, many people work outside or in environments with below-zero temperatures. Employees, especially new workers, who aren’t prepared for the temperature shift could suffer from serious medical conditions. One of the most common injuries people...
Amputation injuries are a real risk for workers across the country, especially those involved in manual labor. In fact, injuries related to machines account for thousands of amputations every year. Amputation injuries include physical pain and suffering, and they...
The winter weather is at its peak in Chicago, so workers are at risk of suffering from cold-weather injuries. These are often preventable if employers take simple steps to protect their workers. While many think of cold weather as a way of life in this area, it’s also...
Not only is physical labor be tiring, but it can also be risky in terms of physical injury. Factories, warehouses and construction sites all require employees to take on various types of physical duties. In certain conditions, amputation injuries may be a serious...
People who work in the manufacturing industry are often working near dangerous materials and equipment. Employers must give these workers what they need to remain safe while they work. Many hazards must be considered when coming up with a safety plan. The duty falls...
The majority of people face at least some potential hazards in their workplace each day. However, due to the nature of their environment, construction workers can be prone to more severe injuries than many others. Understandably, construction site injuries are often...
Most people who work in industrial jobs or manufacturing are very conscious that their jobs can be dangerous. In fact, fatalities are common -- probably far more common than they should be. For example, earlier in 2021, a 61-year-old worker was killed at a Melrose...
Losing a limb in a workplace accident can change your life forever. It impacts your ability to work in your desired career, it makes it harder to enjoy your hobbies, and you may lose uncountable skills -- playing certain sports, driving a car, etc. Even after the...
Almost every industrial sector employee regularly works closely with toxic chemicals. They gain exposure to them while working in manufacturing, mining, fracking, and countless other job roles. Many employees who work around toxic chemicals daily don't realize the...