What Type of Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Available in Illinois?
When you experience a work injury or get a diagnosis of a work-related illness, you can apply for Illinois workers’ compensation...
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- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
Who is Responsible For a Workplace Injury That Occurs at Home?
It may be possible to obtain workers’ compensation benefits if you are hurt while working from your Illinois home. For instance, if you...
- Mar 13, 2021
- 2 min
Causes of Workplace Back Injuries in Decatur, IL
Back pain is one of the most pressing concerns for employees and employers in Decatur, Illinois. The fact that people worry about back...
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
3 Common Workplace Hazards
No matter what kind of job you do, your employer has a responsibility to provide you with a safe working environment. Nevertheless,...
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Permanent Partial Disability Helps Workers Who Won't Fully Heal
When Illinois workers become injured on the job, they may have to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance...
- Dec 27, 2020
- 2 min
Slips, Trips, and Falls Are Leading Cause of Missed Work
People in Illinois who work in a job where they are always moving may be at risk for a slip, trip, or fall. These types of accidents...
- Dec 24, 2020
- 1 min
How Common Are Workplace Injuries?
Most employees don’t feel an overwhelming sense of fear as they get up and prepare for the workday. While certain jobs have inherent...
- Nov 17, 2020
- 2 min
Tea For Your Boss, an Injury and the Going and Coming Rule
Your boss asked you to pick up an iced tea for her when you returned to the office following your lunch break. You got the tea, but it...
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Workers' Comp Benefits Can Help You Move Forward With Your Life
You’re probably aware that workers’ compensation will help cover the costs of medical treatment after you’ve suffered an injury in the...
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
What Does an Employer Have to do Regarding Workers' Comp?
You may know that, as an employee, you have the right to seek certain types of financial support in the event you suffer injuries in an...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
What Safety Hazards are Placing You at Risk in Your Workplace?
When you go to work, you plan on doing what you need to do that day, performing well at your job and going home at the end of the day....
- Aug 7, 2020
- 2 min
Your Return to Work After an Accident May Not be Easy
A work-related accident could change the course of your life, especially if you suffered serious physical damage. You could deal with...
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min
Prioritizing Safety in the Construction Industry
Construction sites can be some of the most dangerous places to work. There is moving equipment, power tools, working from heights and...
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
Repetitive Strain Injuries and the Benefits You Deserve
Workers in any type of job could suffer an injury as a result of their job requirements. Sometimes, an injury may happen because of a...
- Jul 31, 2020
- 2 min
Keep Fighting After a Denied Workers' Compensation Claim
Have you suffered injuries in a work accident, or did you become ill as a direct result of dangerous exposure on the job? Are you...
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
Does Workers' Comp Cover Remote Employees?
This year has seen a seismic shift in the number of workers who are telecommuting. Whether this becomes a permanent change, most...
- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
What do I do After a Workplace Injury?
When an employee receives an injury on the job, they need to take careful measures to ensure they will receive the workers’ compensation...
- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
What are the Options Available to Injured Construction Workers?
Construction work is one of the most physically intensive and hazardous jobs available. Construction workers rely on their health and...
- Feb 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Illinois
Workplace injuries can happen in any industry. However, recent reports are showing exactly which jobs are the most dangerous for workers....
- Feb 13, 2018
- 4 min
Why Workers' Comp Claims are Denied
After sustaining an injury on the job, workers can seek help through the workers’ compensation program. If approved for workers’...
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