Workers’ Comp for Police Officers and Firefighters
Illinois police officers and firefighters face numerous job hazards, and many suffer serious injuries in the line of duty. These individuals are the first responders at traffic incident scenes, medical emergencies and disasters such as fires and explosions. The Illinois ...
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What If I Can’t Return To Work After An Injury
Some workplace injuries are more serious than others, putting you out of work for a long time, or even permanently. If your work-related injury or illness affects your long-term ability to work, an experienced work accident lawyer can be essential ...
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Is coronavirus covered by workers’ compensation?
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other public health agencies are responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease known as coronavirus (COVID-19). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is proving ...
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Who pays legal fees in workers compensation cases?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you might be wondering if you can afford to try to get workers’ comp benefits. Fortunately, it’s affordable, because workers’ comp attorneys always work on a contingency fee basis. This means the lawyer ...
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The Most Common Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries
According to the 2018 Index, non-fatal workplace injuries amounted to $58.5 billion in direct U.S. workers’ compensation costs – each year there are over 1 million work-related injury and illness cases resulting in days away from work. Not only is ...
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What Exactly Does A Workers’ Comp Lawyer Do?
No matter where you work, there is a chance that you will get injured on the job. Each year, workers in all occupations get injured or sick, and many experience serious, life-altering, and even life-threatening conditions due to factors beyond ...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Workplace Safety Issues
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published guidance on preparing workplaces for Coronavirus (COVID-19), outlining steps employers can take to help protect their workforce. OSHA has divided workplaces and work operations into 4 risk zones – these risk ...
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Workplace Injuries and Workers Compensation in Illinois
The Workers’ Compensation Statute protects every employee in the State of Illinois. A victim of a work-related injury or illness is eligible for many forms of compensation including reasonable medical care required to cure or relieve the impact of the ...
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Workers Compensation Lawyers for Illinois Forklift Accidents
Forklifts are useful pieces of equipment that literally save workers many hours of backbreaking manual labor. However, forklifts are dangerous vehicles involved in thousands of workplace accidents each year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics indicate that there ...
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Personal Protective Equipment and Its Relationship to Workers’ Comp
Sparks, toxic chemicals, falling objects, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, flying objects and sharp edges are just a few of the hazards facing U.S. workers on a daily basis. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers ...
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