What are the 4 Types of Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Posted on March 26, 2020

What Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available in Illinois? Workers’ compensation provides very important protections to Illinois workers. But, if you’re like most Illinois employees, you probably don’t know much about the specifics of workers’ compensation. When you or someone you love is injured at work, knowledge is power. Understanding your rights, including...

Illinois Roundup Lawsuit Attorneys

Posted on October 28, 2019

Roundup Lawsuit Attorneys More than 18,000 Roundup lawsuits are underway, and a key ingredient (glyphosate) wholly or partly banned in nations around the world. Products like Roundup, which contain glyphosate, have been linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia. Monsanto continues to insist that its weed killer is safe. However, many organizations, including the World Health...

How Long Can You Receive Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Posted on October 10, 2019

How Long Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois? Injured workers—especially those who suffer serious injuries and may require a long recovery period—often rely on workers’ compensation benefits to pay necessary expenses. So, it’s only natural that the employee and his or her family would be concerned about how long they could expect...

What are the Four Types of Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Posted on October 10, 2019

Four Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois? Workers’ compensation provides very important protections to Illinois workers. But, if you’re like most Illinois employees, you probably don’t know much about the specifics of workers’ compensation. When you or someone you love is injured at work, knowledge is power. Understanding your rights, including the benefits...

5 common workplace eye injuries

Posted on December 17, 2018

You use your eyes for virtually everything you do in your life. Even though your livelihood and personal enjoyment likely depend on having healthy eyes, you probably do not think much about your vision. Still, if you sustain an eye injury or develop an illness, you may have to deal with poor vision for...

3 ways retail staff can prevent common injuries

Posted on September 21, 2018

Despite seemingly constant warnings that online shopping is making brick-and-mortar stores obsolete, retail stores continue to thrive and hire new staff regularly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail businesses employ more than 4 million salespeople. While working in retail may not be the riskiest profession, there are certainly hazards that...

Injury risks associated with working on or near scaffolding

Posted on June 19, 2018

Construction is an undeniably dangerous industry, and if you make your living working within it, you probably have at least some understanding of just how often you leave your jobsite with aches, pains and job-related injuries. While there are many different elements that make working in construction dangerous, scaffolding is one of the big...

Cycle safe by staying alert to common accident triggers

Posted on March 28, 2018

As the weather gets warmer, bicycle enthusiasts are gearing up to ride again. Along with making sure that they have the proper equipment in working order, cyclists should be sure that they are mentally prepared to share the road with motorists. In efforts to avoid a collision with a vehicle, cyclists should stay vigilant. Here...

What are some injuries I might receive in a workplace accident?

Posted on September 26, 2017

You may feel that your office in Illinois is a safe place for you to work in. But it could contain hazards that can affect your safety. Workplace injuries are a leading source of lost income and disability for many people. Although accidents can happen anywhere, when they occur on the job, the...

What to do after being in a car accident involving a semi-truck

Posted on June 28, 2017

When fully loaded with cargo, an 18-wheeler can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, while a regular sized automobile weighs approximately 4,000 pounds. A collision between the two can cause severe personal injury and property damage, particularly to the occupants of the passenger vehicle. Due to the severity of loss, the driver and trucking company are...