Does workers comp cover repetitive stress injuries such as chronic back pain?
Your injury does not have to be caused by an accident to be covered by workers compensation. As an employee, you can receive compensation for repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse or misuse over a long period of time. According ...
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2019 – Best Wishes For A Happy New Year!
With 2018 winding down and 2019 right around the corner, we wish to extend many thanks to our clients and colleagues for making 2018 an excellent year. On behalf of the Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. team, we wish you ...
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Workers’ Compensation for Warehouse Workers in Illinois
Over 145,000 laborers across the U.S. work in warehouses, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports. Warehouse workers assist with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization within the warehouse space. This work includes tasks such as assembling items, inventory ...
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Illinois Construction Worker Injury Lawyers
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions. A number of construction workers are injured or killed on the job each year. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 150,000 people are injured each year ...
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Workers’ Comp for Firefighters in Illinois
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 62,085 firefighter injuries were reported in the U.S. in 2016. Of these injuries, 24,325 occurred at the fireground. Firefighters who are injured on-the-job in Illinois are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, just like any ...
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Workers Compensation for Illinois Trucking Companies & Truck Drivers
Annual freight output is increasing and the trucking industry is growing to keep up with the demand for freight transportation. If you have been injured in a truck driving accident, you may be wondering whether your worker’s comp case can ...
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Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Worker’s Comp Case – Part II
In Part 1 we discussed some mistakes that injured workers make that end up costing them money and benefits. Here are some additional common pitfalls to look out for: Failing to Choose Your Own Doctor Larger companies often have doctors ...
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Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Worker’s Comp Case – Part I
It doesn’t matter what type of work you do or where you work, there is always a risk of getting an injury on the job. If you are an Illinois worker who has been injured, or if you have gotten ...
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Does a car or truck accident count as a work injury?
If an employee is injured in a car crash while on the job, they are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. “On the job” injuries are not limited to accidents and injuries that happen inside the workplace, they may also ...
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Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation in Illinois
The Workers’ Compensation Statute protects every employee in the State of Illinois. Illinois Workers’ compensation is a system of benefits that: – Pays for the medical treatment and medical bills incurred by work-related injuries and illnesses. – Pays for the ...
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