It doesn’t matter what type of work you do, there is always a risk of injuring yourself on the job. In Cook County, Illinois, there are many people who get hurt at their workplace and this comes to us with ...
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If you were injured in a work-related accident and have been researching workers’ compensation, you may have seen it described as a “no-fault” system. One of the most important things to understand about the workers’ compensation system in Illinois is ...
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You count on your employer to maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment. Industrial employers have an obligation to hire qualified applicants, train their employees properly, and provide the safest possible workspace. However, employers in Chicago often fall short. Do You ...
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Under Illinois law, nearly every employer is required to provide workers compensation insurance coverage for it’s employees. If you have received a workplace injury, you are likely entitled to compensation from your employer’s insurance. After being injured in a workplace ...
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In Illinois, any employer with one or more employees is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Commercial driving is no exception. Unfortunately, driving a large truck is physically demanding and dangerous. Strict deadlines, long shifts, and driver negligence contribute to ...
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In the airline industry, baggage handlers are the people who load and unload baggage and other cargo to be transported by aircraft. Baggage handling can be a strenuous job in lifting numerous passenger bags per day, while being under great ...
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Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement, medical benefits, and death benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. Insurance coverage provides injured or ill workers with benefits to cover lost wages, medical treatments, and death ...
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An amputation accident is simply an accident that either causes a limb to be amputated or leads to an illness that then causes an amputation. Amputations are some of the most serious and debilitating workplace injuries. Losing an arm, a ...
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Workers’ compensation can pay for your medical bills and a portion of your lost income – but only if you file for those benefits on time. In Illinois, you are required to report a work injury to your employer within ...
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Many workers in Illinois face a high occupational risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common workplace injuries, and leads to more lost time from work than any other workplace injury. CTS is ...
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