Death benefits after a fatal work accident in Chicago, Illinois
According to the Federal Bureau of Labor, 5,147 workers were killed on the job in 2017 (3.5 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers) – on average, more than 99 a week or more than 14 deaths every day. Every employer has ...
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Construction Accidents Workers’ Comp Attorneys
By their very nature, construction sites are dangerous, and those working at them are at risk of being accident victims. These accidents can happen suddenly, without warning, and can cause serious bodily harm. With more than 150,000 construction site related ...
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Attorney for Amputation Injuries in Chicago, Illinois
By definition, amputation is the loss of a body part, most often arms, legs, fingers, hands, toes, or feet. When a body part is severed in an accident, it is called a traumatic amputation. Traumatic amputation victims are at great ...
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What Qualifies as a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)?
Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees for all job-related injuries and occupational illnesses or diseases in Illinois. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits are usually paid after a worker has reached maximum medical improvement. In Illinois, the Arbitrator will consider five factors ...
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Trucker injuries resulting from falling asleep at the wheel
Sleep disorders are a significant health problem for truck drivers. Truck drivers are often fatigued from extended work hours, strenuous work activities, and whole-body vibrations from driving a commercial motor vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ...
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When should I seek help from a workers comp lawyer?
We always recommend that you contact our office immediately after your accident. The sooner we are involved in your file, the better is for everyone involved. Even if you believe you have a “straightforward claim” or your company will “take ...
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Winter workplace accidents and injuries in Chicago, Illinois
There were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries reported in 2017 across all industries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics. As winter approaches, workers must take proactive steps to prevent workplace injuries commonly associated with worsening weather conditions ...
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What is a workers’ comp settlement in Illinois?
In Illinois, there are different ways to settle a workers’ comp case, and many injured workers don’t realize that they’re eligible for settlement. A settlement is an agreement between the injured worker and the insurance company to release some or ...
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How is a settlement calculated for workers compensation?
If you have been injured as a result of your work in Illinois, you are entitled to collect workers compensation benefits. Illinois workers’ comp benefits include reasonable medical care required to relieve the impact of the injury, temporary total or ...
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Getting The Medical Treatment and Care You Need
You might be wondering how to get the best medical treatment and care after your work injury. You might also fear the possible cost. The good news is that you are entitled to medical treatment at no cost in order ...
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