Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

In most situations, if you are injured on the job in Illinois, you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. This can be important in covering your medical expenses and lost wages. However, there might be a third party who is responsible for your work-related...

Illinois workers get injured on the job every day. If an injury happens to you, it can be scary to think about your future. Dealing with your monthly bills and paying your medical costs can be possible with workers' compensation benefits. Unfortunately, there are many...