Workers’ compensation programs provide financial benefits to people who suffer injuries in on-the-job accidents or develop work-related illnesses. An Illinois worker’s injuries are considered job-related when they are suffered during the course of their employment....
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Repetitive strain injuries can last for life
Performing the same tasks over and over is expected in the construction industry. Even if you do not give it much thought, repetitive actions that use the same muscles and joints can cause minor but permanent damage to your body over time. These are known as...
How to handle a construction burn injury
Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to work. Sustaining a burn injury on the job can be incredibly painful and expensive. Your burn could require years of treatment and, in the worst-case scenario, prevent you from returning to work. Employers are...
Reasons to develop a return-to-work policy
If you are a business owner in Illinois or other Midwest locations, consider creating a return-to-work policy. These guidelines allow injured employees to return to work by offering them short-term light-duty job tasks. Benefits of developing a return-to-work policy...
What to do about denied workers’ comp claims
Workers' compensation in Illinois pays a portion of your salary until you heal from an injury. However, data shows that 25% of claims are denied on the first round. If you think you have been unfairly denied benefits, you may appeal the decision. Learn the reasons...
Identifying and preventing falls on construction sites
Construction site falls cause a number of serious injuries and deaths. People who work from elevated heights have to be trained on fall prevention. They also need workers' compensation benefits to obtain assistance after an accident. First, identify and prevent the...
Workers’ comp benefits available to you
In Illinois, a lot of workers are unsure of the full range of benefits available to them. Not knowing means not benefiting from the many different possibilities. It's important to understand the types of benefits that are available through workers' compensation....
Workplace back injuries in Illinois
Back injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries: They account for nearly one-third of all workplace injuries in Illinois. Here are the common causes and what you can do if you get injured. Common causes of workplace back injuries Overextension: This...
Do repetitive injuries lead to extensive time off work?
Workers who perform similar duties every day in Illinois might appreciate the routine. Even when the specifics of a job change, the correct ways to use tools, operate equipment or carry out standard tasks don't change. A drawback here involves repetitive...
Most common warehouse injuries
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, stated that Amazon will begin to integrate new technologies in order to help prevent warehouse workers from developing musculoskeletal disorders. This is one of the most common injuries that the warehouse workers develop after months or...
