Injuries from a work-related accident can cause far more than just physical pain. Many Illinois victims lose out on necessary wages, suffer ongoing mental anguish or are forced to switch careers after a severe injury. Workers' compensation benefits are intended to...
No one imagines sending a loved one off to work and them never coming home, but for one out-of-state family, this was a sad reality. Fatal construction accidents are often the result of lapses in safety that put Illinois workers, not employers, at the most risk. Death...
Physical labor can take a serious toll on the body. Whether an Illinois worker is employed on a construction site or in an office, virtually any level of physical activity can lead to a work injury. Shoulder injuries in particular are exceedingly common and, for many,...
Industrial workers in auto manufacturing plants in Illinois and other states face numerous safety hazards whenever they are on duty. Employers are responsible for the safety and health of employees, and they must comply with safety guidelines. The Occupational Safety...
Illinois workers have rights that protect them in the workplace and in the event of workplace accidents that lead to serious injury. Unfortunately, some employers and insurance companies are experts at concealing exactly what those rights are. When it comes to...
A hit to the head is never a pleasant experience. However, when it involves a falling object at a Wheaton construction site, such a hit can cause some serious damage. This is one of the main reasons why wearing a hard hat is a must. While you may think it is...
Tragedy recently struck Illinois when a natural gas pipeline exploded at a farm. Two workers were tragically killed in the work-related accident, and two others suffered serious injuries. The explosion also caused a serious fire that took several hours to get under...
A safe workplace is more than just a good perk for employees in Illinois -- it's their right. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to comply with OSHA standards that, when implemented correctly, should protect workers. In many cases,...
Though necessary, manufacturing facilities in Illinois are notoriously dangerous. Workers must handle lots of physical labor in a variety of dangerous environments, each of which pose serious threats to their safety. Whether an employer dropped the ball on safety...
When a worker suffers an injury on the job, he or she usually files a workers' compensation claim. This allows the employee to receive appropriate medical care and possibly some other compensation for lost income or permanent injury. After treatment is completed, the...