On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Dec 27, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
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 often happen in cluttered or crowded work environments or in workplaces with slippery floors. A common workplace accident Slips, trips...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Dec 24, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
Most employees don’t feel an overwhelming sense of fear as they get up and prepare for the workday. While certain jobs have inherent safety risks, many workers face minimal dangers when they clock in for their shift. The state receives roughly 200,000 workplace...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Nov 17, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
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 came with an injury from a rear-end collision. Will the “going and coming” rule make you ineligible to file a claim for a...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Sep 4, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
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 accident. Employers have certain obligations to the men and women who work for them, and that includes doing certain things...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Aug 17, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
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. You are not considering what would happen if you suffered an injury in a workplace accident, and that is probably because you don’t...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Aug 7, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
A work-related accident could change the course of your life, especially if you suffered serious physical damage. You could deal with painful injuries and debilitating side effects that may impact your ability to work. The result may be that you require time away from...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Aug 5, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
Construction sites can be some of the most dangerous places to work. There is moving equipment, power tools, working from heights and various people doing different tasks at the same time. Accidents can happen because of all of these things and because of a lack of...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Aug 3, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
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 one-time accident, and sometimes, a problem can develop over time. This is a repetitive strain injury, and it can impact individuals...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Jul 31, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
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 experiencing worsening of an existing medical condition because of your work? If so, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | May 29, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
When an employee receives an injury on the job, they need to take careful measures to ensure they will receive the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve. Knowing what to do after an accident can make all the difference in the outcome of the situation. The...