Despite safety rules and regulations in all industries, burn injuries continue to be a health risk for workers in Illinois. A severe burn injury often comes with the emotional trauma of extreme pain and sudden disfigurement and scarring. Firefighters, those ...
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In any industry, workers face the possibility of workplace accidents and injuries, especially when employers ignore safety precautions. Employers must provide safe and conducive work environments for their employees. Various regulatory bodies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ...
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If you had a workplace injury or a work-related illness, the process of getting your rightful compensation should be straightforward. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation law in Illinois is complex. There are many difficult regulations about Illinois worker’s comp claims. The injured ...
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Every year, millions of people are injured at their workplace. Injuries at work mostly happen because of unsafe work environments, like manufacturing equipment, the presence of hazardous materials, or exposure to unsafe working conditions. Some serious work injuries can permanently ...
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On-the-job injuries in Illinois continue to occur at an alarming rate. Construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses can be danger zones for workers. The same is true at airports, hospitals and wherever you find first responders. Illinois law requires employers ...
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No matter what your job is, all kinds of injuries can occur in the workplace which can cost both the employer and the employee valuable time and money. Workplace injuries can cover a wide field, but some common examples include ...
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No one expects to be involved in a serious accident at the workplace. But when it happens, it can lead to serious injuries. Any losses – physical, mental, and financial – can become a huge burden on the injury victim ...
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While work injuries are mostly associated with industries like transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, and construction, they can happen anywhere. These injuries include strains, cuts, broken bones, collisions and crashes, occupational sickness, and worsening of pre-existing illnesses. The Illinois workers’ compensation system ...
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Many people are surprised to hear that they are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits because they didn’t file a claim within 45 days. In Illinois, no compensation shall be payable unless notice of the injury is given within 45 ...
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As a new year greets us with the promise of new beginnings, we wish to extend many thanks to our clients and colleagues for making 2022 an excellent year. On behalf of the Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. team, we ...
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