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What are the most dangerous occupations?

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Nov 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

There is a greater inherent risk of serious and sometimes fatal injury in some professions than in others. The most dangerous jobs tend to be those that put workers in precarious physical positions, require them to work around heavy equipment or impose the greatest...

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The construction industry’s “Fatal Four”

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Oct 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Practitioners in the construction industry in Illinois no doubt value the personal freedom that such work offers. The constantly changing work environment is likely very appealing to them. Yet the benefits that environment offers also makes this particular service...

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What to do with a denied workers’ compensation claim

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Sep 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Employees who receive injuries while on the job are legally able to file for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits cover medical bills and lost wages as a result of the injuries. In order to receive these benefits, an employee must fill out a claim form;...

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What are the most common forklift accidents?

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Jun 11, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Many people in Illinois are employed in warehouses, and this line of work often involves operating and working around forklifts. Whether you are an employer or a worker, all of your staff need to be informed about the proper operation and safety procedures around...

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Reported: 12,900 American workers get injured every day

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Apr 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

People become injured on the job at alarming rates across the country on a daily basis. As blue-collar workers face increasing demands to pack boxes, make products, deliver goods and stock shelves to keep up, these accidents may begin to spike. Already, 4.7 million...

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New tool helps workers limit dangerous movements

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Jan 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Research has found that 35% of injuries that occur in warehouses occur because workers don't understand proper ergonomic practices. However, a company called Soter Analytics has created a product that Illinois warehouse workers can wear to help them learn more about...

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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...

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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...

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McDonald’s workers sue over dangerous conditions

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Nov 25, 2019 | Workers' Compensation

A lawsuit filed in an Illinois circuit court on Nov. 21 by 17 fast food workers accuses McDonald's Corp. and several of its Chicago area franchisees of placing profits over employee safety. The workers say that a $6 billion project to redesign McDonald's restaurants...

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Defining workers’ compensation requirements

On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Oct 9, 2019 | Workers' Compensation

If one is injured at work in Waukegan, workers’ compensation should help to cover the costs associated with that injury. At least that is the assumption that most have. Yet should workers’ compensation benefits be a hope or an expectation? Many might fear...

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