Worker’s Compensation

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...

Back pain is one of the most pressing concerns for employees and employers in Decatur, Illinois. The fact that people worry about back injuries in the workplace is because they are so incredibly common and because even the most seemingly minor of back injuries can...

No matter what kind of job you do, your employer has a responsibility to provide you with a safe working environment. Nevertheless, inspectors frequently see safety hazards in all types of workplaces. There are some dangers that are more common than others. You should...

When Illinois workers become injured on the job, they may have to seek workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation insurance helps injured employees continue to get paid even when they've been hurt due to a workplace-related injury or illness. Permanent...

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...

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...

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...