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...
Cranes are used in most construction sites to lift, lower and move construction materials and tools. Unfortunately, while cranes help to make construction work easier, crane accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and even death. Given the size of most cranes and...
As a healthcare worker, you provide some of the most critical services. Unfortunately, you may be at risk of suffering different types of injuries on the job. Work in the healthcare industry involves manual labor, such as heavy lifting, which can take a toll on your...
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...
Every workplace has its share of risks and hazards, and construction sites are no exception. Some of the leading causes of injuries and death in construction sites are trips, slips and falls. A fall from any height can have devastating consequences. If you trip, slip...
Being a teacher is not typically among the occupations that come to mind when thinking about dangerous jobs. Nonetheless, many teachers experience work-related injuries at some point in their careers. The pressures of the job can frequently result in bodily and/or...
An injury on the job should never leave you financially devastated. If you are hurt at work, or while performing employer-approved tasks, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits so you can pay for the resulting medical expenses as well as lost wages....
Most people assume that, if they get injured on the job, they will know it. They think of injuries like construction workers falling from a ladder or warehouse workers being struck by a forklift. These are major events that cause very clear and serious injuries right...
When you are injured at work, you need to get medical treatment. In Illinois, employers should have a list of physicians approved by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, from which they will select one for you. If you are not satisfied with their choice, you...
By its very nature, construction labor presents a variety of risks. It's physically demanding work that occasionally requires working at heights or in perilous situations, and it involves operating large machines. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that it can cause...