An estimated 60,825 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2019. Firefighters were more likely to be injured at fireground operations than other types of duties. In 2019, 23,825 injuries, or 39 percent of all reported firefighter injuries, ...
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No matter where you work, there is a chance that you will get injured on the job. If you’ve suffered an injury or illness because of your work in Illinois, your top priority is probably getting paid for your medical ...
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Everyday people go to work and put their lives at risk. According to the BLS’s Employer-Related Workplace Injuries and Illnesses News Release, which it published on November 4, 2020, the total number of injuries per 100 full-time workers remained unchanged ...
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Three U.S. Department of Labor agencies have responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the laws enacted to protect the safety and health of workers in America. And all workplaces should have their own safety rules and procedures. But all ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies the construction industry as the 10th most dangerous for employees. In fact, many construction workers risk life and limb on a daily basis as part of their job. Even though Construction accounts for ...
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Illinois requires most employers to have workers’ compensation for any injury, illness or accident suffered on the job. The statute provides for benefits that compensate injured employees for medical treatment and medical bills incurred, lost time from work, and any ...
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Workers’ Comp benefits are available for injured workers when an injury occurred during the course of employment in Illinois. If you’ve been injured on the job, you might be wondering if you can afford to try to get workers’ comp ...
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All kinds of injuries can occur in the workplace, which can cost both the employer and the employee valuable time and money. No matter how attentive and conscientious you are about observing health and safety rules on the job, the ...
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Injured employees in Illinois are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of who was at fault for the workplace accident. If you are hurt on the job, you are required to report a work injury to your employer within 45 ...
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Millions of employees are injured at work each year and thousands of these accidents result in serious injuries and death. Like most states, Illinois mandates that injured employees be covered by and receive benefits under workers’ compensation laws. The only ...
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