Workplace injuries can disrupt your life significantly, leading to unexpected medical costs and lost wages. If you work in Illinois, the workers' compensation process offers financial support and resources to help you manage the effects of a work-related injury. It is...
Workers’ Compensation
Fatigue increases the odds of a workplace injury
Workplace accidents can occur for a host of reasons, from inexperience to intoxication, dangerous equipment and bad weather. However, it is vital to understand the dangers associated with fatigue. If you feel tired while working, this could significantly increase the...
Are you eligible for workers’ compensation for emotional trauma?
Sustaining a workplace injury can seriously impact your life. You may have to receive prolonged medical treatment, lose your ability to work for a period or permanently and accrue many expenses. Workers' compensation helps deal with the costs associated with getting...
What should you know about permanency calculations?
By suffering an injury on the job, it opens up the possibility of qualifying for workers' compensation benefits. A schedule of calculations will further determine whether or not the individual may receive a permanency award, but what exactly is this? How does workers'...
Remote employees, workers’ comp and the personal comfort doctrine
The number of people working from home has increased dramatically in the past two years. But what happens if a remote worker sustains an injury? A remote employee could suffer an injury for a variety of reasons, which brings to mind the personal comfort doctrine. Does...
How safe is the stepladder you use at work?
From offices to warehouses, most workplaces in the U.S. have at least one stepladder for employees to use. Whether you climb onto a stepladder several times each day or only once a year, you have some risk of seriously injuring yourself in a fall. In fact, according...
Can I get workers’ compensation for twisting my ankle at work?
If you recently suffered a twisted ankle in your Illinois workplace, you may be wondering what actions, if any, you can take to receive compensation for your injury. Understanding how the law works can help you make informed decisions moving forward. Am I eligible for...
How can scaffolding lead to injuries on the job?
With the variety of machines and kinds of work on a construction site, you may encounter some situations that lead to a serious injury. Problems can happen when you work high up on scaffolds, which are platforms that allow workers to reach the sides of buildings....
Latest report on Illinois job-related illnesses and injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released information detailing nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported for Illinois during 2020. The BLS.gov website noted that employees in the education and health services industry ranked highest in reported cases. The...
How do you utilize workers’ compensation benefits?
Your employer's workers' compensation program can provide supplemental income while you recover from a work-related injury. However, overlooking the details may jeopardize your benefits or prevent you from realizing the full value of the program. Knowing how to...