Under Illinois law, most employers are required to have workers compensation insurance. The insurance companies then fund the payment of worker’s compensation benefits for employees who suffer work-related injuries. In case there is a dispute, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission ...
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One of the most traumatic events a family can go through is the loss of a family member through an accident on the job. Under Illinois law, if a person dies as a result of a workplace injury, his or ...
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A loading dock is the area at the side of a building where goods are loaded and unloaded from vehicles. This area can be a chaotic and dangerous place. During a typical work shift, many semi-trucks come and go, while ...
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Waste management workers are very important despite having to do some of the most strenuous and thankless jobs in our city. Not only do these workers perform physically exhausting labor while working long shifts, but they also expose themselves to ...
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No matter what field of work you are in, there is always a risk of getting injured at work. Accidents in Chicago workplaces are often caused by unsafe work conditions arising from ignoring safety rules, overlooking maintenance or other negligence ...
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In Illinois when most workers are covered by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance if they happen to be injured on the job. The workers compensation in Illinois is set up as a “no-fault” system, which means that any worker who ...
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Generally under Illinois law, you are required to report a work injury to your employer within 45 days of the incident. If your injury is not the result of an accident, but rather the result of toxic exposure or repetitive ...
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Pain and suffering is the legal term for physical and emotional stress that is caused from an injury. In a lawsuit, a claimant can seek compensation for these damages. Unfortunately pain and suffering are not covered under the Illinois Workers’ ...
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