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Employees injured at their workplace may benefit from workers' compensation, but employees who accept these benefits can't sue their employer. In instances where workplace accidents are a result of someone else's negligence or defective products, it's possible to file...
If you are an outdoor employee working during the hot Illinois summer months, knowing about heat stress and how it can impact you are vital to protect yourself daily. Heat stress is a common cause of workplace incidents during the warmer months. Heat stress and you...
When you experience a work injury or get a diagnosis of a work-related illness, you can apply for Illinois workers' compensation benefits. This program, available regardless of fault in the case of an injury or illness, pays medical expenses and other related costs....
It may be possible to obtain workers' compensation benefits if you are hurt while working from your Illinois home. For instance, if you hurt your back while carrying a customer's order to your vehicle, that would likely be considered a workplace injury. The same might...
Construction workers face many risks when their worksite is close to moving traffic. Drivers also face hazards from other vehicles and even the workers at the site. In Illinois, congressional leaders intend to improve safety for everyone through crafting a new...
Riding motorcycles is thrilling, but it can also be dangerous. Sharing the road with fast cars and big trucks can sometimes result in accidents, especially when other drivers are not paying attention. If you drive a motorcycle regularly, it is important to be aware in...
Driver fatigue, distracted driving and excessive speed are all common causes of truck accidents that occur on Illinois highways. Driving while impaired, operating a poorly maintained vehicle or traveling too fast for road conditions may also increase a person's risk...
If you frequently drive through or near construction zones in Illinois, you know that navigating your way through an active construction site can be pretty nerve-wracking. Construction sites are filled with machines, trucks, heavy building materials and people moving...
Just because you can walk away from a minor vehicle crash does not mean you sustained no injuries. Injury symptoms are not always apparent at the time of an accident and prompt medical attention is in order for more than one reason. The body responds The human body is...
People understandably feel that when they go to their Illinois doctor, they will receive expert care and treatment. The unfortunate reality is, however, that some ailments are misdiagnosed at the outset or get worse until a proper diagnosis is made. Whether or not...
