Does Workers' Compensation Cover Workplace Violence?
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- Dec 30, 2022
- 1 min
Benefits of Worker's Compensation
Worker’s compensation is, in general, a temporary payment to an employee after they become ill or injured as a direct result of...
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Can You Go Back to Work During Your Workers' Compensation Case?
Sustaining a workplace injury has the potential to upend your life in a number of ways. While your workers’ compensation benefits should...
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
Does Workers' Compensation Cover Repetitive Motion Injuries?
Workplace injuries come in various forms. Some injuries result from acute accidents, such as dropping heavy equipment or falling at a...
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
What You Should Know About Chemical Exposure at Work
In today’s world, there are many jobs that involve some sort of chemical exposure. You can find this risk in almost any industry from...
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
3 Ways to Find Out If Your Employer Has Workers' Compensation
In Illinois, the law requires most businesses to provide workers’ compensation insurance to everyone who is hired in the state. If you...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
How Workers' Compensation Can Help Pay Your Bills After Injury
As a member of Springfield’s hard-working class, you take pride in showing up to work on time and doing your job well. The last thing you...
- Jun 16, 2022
- 1 min
Can You Use Workers' Comp Benefits for PTSD?
The occurrence of traumatic events can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Though commonly found in veterans or...
- Apr 30, 2022
- 1 min
How to Know if Your Injury is Covered by Workers' Compensation
If you suffered an injury during the course of completing your job, you may feel uncertain as to whether or not your ailment qualifies...
- Mar 12, 2022
- 2 min
5 Unexpected Expenses Workers' Compensation Could Cover
There is always a risk that when you go to work, you will sustain injuries. Workplace accidents can result in disability and other...
- Feb 28, 2022
- 2 min
The Five Deadliest Jobs in America
Any job can prove dangerous, but some rise above others in terms of accidents and deaths. According to Business Insider, the top five...
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
What Should You Do if You Are Hurt at Work
Workplace injuries can occur in any job setting. Damages vary widely from catastrophic loss of life or limb to milder pain and discomfort...
- Feb 12, 2022
- 1 min
3 Common Worries About Workers' Compensation
Illinois law requires employers to offer workers’ compensation in most cases. Since workplace accidents are not infrequent occurrences,...
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
Getting Workers' Comp Benefits For Toxin Exposure
Enhanced safety practices and advanced technology protect employees in Illinois from dangers on the job. However, workers can still...
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Eye Injuries in the Construction Industry
If you have suffered from a construction-related eye injury in Illinois, you’re not alone. Workers in the construction industry sustain...
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
3 Tips For Success When Filing For Workers' Compensation
If you have experienced a job-related injury, you may be able to receive payment for medical bills, lost income, and more through your...
- Aug 12, 2021
- 2 min
Despite Light Traffic, Road Construction Zone Accidents Went Up in 2020
Everyone in the Springfield area remembers the time last year when someone told them not to go to work or school anymore. For more than a...
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
What Are the Most Common Injuries That Happen in Offices?
To earn a living, many people living in Illinois work in office settings. It’s understandable to assume that people with office jobs...
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Injuries on the Job and Additional Claims Against Third Parties
Employees injured at their workplace may benefit from workers’ compensation, but employees who accept these benefits can’t sue their...
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Heat Stress and Worker's Compensation
If you are an outdoor employee working during the hot Illinois summer months, knowing about heat stress and how it can impact you are...
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