When a loved one faithfully reports to work daily for years, it is surely a shock to hear news that he or she will not return home from his or her job. Compounding immense grief, families must process a transition in all aspects without their loved one, including their finances. Workers' compensation death benefits may be able to assist a family through the transition, but filing a claim may be difficult. One Illinois family received the tragic news this past fall that their loved one would not return from his Trollway job after being struck by a vehicle.
The challenge of recovery following crush injuries
Crush is not a word you like to hear describing injuries. Our industrial and agricultural economies, however, often cause the body to absorb terrible pressures, resulting in damage that, without expensive intervention and therapy, destroys the human tissue.
The challenge of recovery following crush injuries
Crush is not a word you like to hear describing injuries. Our industrial and agricultural economies, however, often cause the body to absorb terrible pressures, resulting in damage that, without expensive intervention and therapy, destroys the human tissue.
Workers' compensation: Multiple injured in tragic boat explosion
Work accidents can occur in any industry in Illinois, but some industries contain different risks than others. If a work injury occurs and injuries result, medical expenses related to the injury should be covered by workers' compensation insurance benefits. A recent explosion on a tugboat has left many workers in a different state with serious injuries and medical expenses.
How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim?
Being injured at work can be stressful. Navigating the workers' compensation program in Illinois and dealing with insurance companies adds to an already unpleasant incident.
How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim?
Being injured at work can be stressful. Navigating the workers' compensation program in Illinois and dealing with insurance companies adds to an already unpleasant incident.
Workers' compensation: Saftey failures result in employee injury
Industrial safety standards and working conditions have improved tremendously in the last century. Despite the improvements, accidents still occur in Illinois, resulting in injuries and sometimes death to workers. Any medical expenses related to an on-the-job accident are usually covered by employer-provided workers' compensation insurance. One man in a nearby state likely filed a claim for this insurance coverage after suffering a serious foot injury in a work accident.
Workers' compensation: Saftey failures result in employee injury
Industrial safety standards and working conditions have improved tremendously in the last century. Despite the improvements, accidents still occur in Illinois, resulting in injuries and sometimes death to workers. Any medical expenses related to an on-the-job accident are usually covered by employer-provided workers' compensation insurance. One man in a nearby state likely filed a claim for this insurance coverage after suffering a serious foot injury in a work accident.
7 common fall hazards you could encounter at your office
You spend a good chunk of the day at your office. So, this is an environment you may be incredibly familiar with. However, even very familiar work environments can have their dangers for office workers. So, whether you are just starting with a company or have been there for years, you may want to be on the lookout for potential hazards when at the office.
7 common fall hazards you could encounter at your office
You spend a good chunk of the day at your office. So, this is an environment you may be incredibly familiar with. However, even very familiar work environments can have their dangers for office workers. So, whether you are just starting with a company or have been there for years, you may want to be on the lookout for potential hazards when at the office.
