December, 2019 | Soffietti, Johnson, Teegan, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone

As worker deaths rise, NSC calls on employers to improve safety

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Dec 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released some of its findings on work-related fatalities in Illinois and across the U.S. It appears that there was a 2% increase in such fatalities between 2017 and 2018, with the number going from 5,147 to 5,250. However, the...

Warehouses pose dangers for workers

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Dec 12, 2019 | Workers' Compensation

Anecdotal evidence suggests that more workers than ever are employed in Illinois warehouses as the online shopping segment continues to grow. To fulfill those millions of online orders received each day, warehouse workers must package, select and ship out the products...