While work injuries are mostly associated with industries like transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, and construction, they can happen anywhere. These injuries include strains, cuts, broken bones, collisions and crashes, occupational sickness, and worsening of pre-existing illnesses. The Illinois workers’ compensation system ...
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Many people are surprised to hear that they are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits because they didn’t file a claim within 45 days. In Illinois, no compensation shall be payable unless notice of the injury is given within 45 ...
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As a new year greets us with the promise of new beginnings, we wish to extend many thanks to our clients and colleagues for making 2022 an excellent year. On behalf of the Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. team, we ...
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Many people who are hurt on the job are afraid to report the accident because they think they are at fault. Illinois law on workers’ compensation details the fact that the state utilizes a “no-fault” benefits system. This means that ...
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Flight attendants play an integral role in the airline industry, yet they face tough conditions every day. When flight attendants are injured or become ill because of work-related incidents both on and off of the plane, they may be entitled ...
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Injuries suffered on the job happen all the time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, there were 2.8 million workplace injuries. If you have received a workplace injury, you are likely entitled to compensation from your employer’s ...
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Winter conditions cause a large number of work-related injuries. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can increase the risk of a workplace accident, like slipping and falling, but they can also place employees in danger of suffering from injuries like frostbite, ...
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm. It is a medical condition that occurs because of inflammation in the hands and wrists. CTS can lead to numbness, tingling, ...
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The Illinois workers’ compensation system is designed to compensate employees who are injured on the job or suffer job-related illnesses in Illinois. Although the system is supposed to work smoothly, collecting those benefits is not always easy – because workers’ ...
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A firefighter’s job constantly places them in dangerous situations that have the potential to cause serious, catastrophic injuries. This is the nature of their job, and they make tremendous sacrifices to protect our community. It is no surprise the job ...
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