Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

Workers Compensation in Illinois is a no fault benefits system. A no-fault insurance system works by paying claims regardless of who is to blame for an accident. This means that the insurance pays workers’ comp benefits no matter who is ...
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Workers’ Comp benefits are available for injured workers when an injury occurred during the course of employment. Whether you’re a construction worker who fell from scaffolding around the building or an electronic technician who became ill from toxic substances in ...
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Some work injuries don’t occur at a specific time, but rather they are the result of a degenerative process that takes place over months or years. These types of injuries are known as cumulative or repetitive trauma injuries. If you ...
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A burn injury is defined as a type of injury to the skin caused by an outer force which may include fire, hot liquid or steam, electricity, or chemicals. According to the American Burn Association, every year over 450,000 serious ...
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According to the Travelers Insurance, 5% of the total number of claims studied included an element of inflammation. Inflammation is the most commonly reported stress injury, meaning that it occurs most often due to the overuse of certain joints and ...
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A contusion also called a bruise is one of the commonest types of work-related injuries. While a minor contusion might not require treatment or cause one to miss work, deep bruises may also be related to more serious injuries, like ...
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Cuts are common workplace injuries and they can be caused by slips, trip or fall, low overhangs, tools used on the job, exposed sharp surfaces, and many other causes. Puncture wounds can penetrate the skin, as well as the muscles ...
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Sprains and strains both refer to damage to the soft tissues in the body, including ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Sprains and strains are some of the most common types of workers’ comp claims in Illinois. Sprains and strains are immensely ...
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Healthcare-focused businesses can range from hospitals and doctors’ offices to physical therapy practices. Nurses and other health care providers often place themselves in harm’s way while in the process of trying to tend to the medical needs of patients. According ...
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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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