An injury strikes you at work, affecting your ability to perform your job. You are nervous and, naturally, worry about how to provide for your family. You also suspect that you may lose your job. Why do you worry? Because you fear that your employer will fire you for...
Day in and day out, you perform your job to the best of your abilities at the plant. In your manufacturing-related job, you take great care in the precision work to ensure that your employer swiftly gets its products to consumers. But, sometimes, breakdowns occur. And...
When you think about what injury risks you may face at your job, you likely recognize the possibility of suffering a back injury, a shoulder injury or even carpal tunnel syndrome. But another common injury that employees sometimes suffer at work is a neck injury. They...
Getting injured while on the job can significantly impact your life in many ways. Not only are you suffering from severe pain from the injury, but you’re worried about how it will affect your ability to continue working. On top of that, you might be concerned about...
You may work in construction, often lifting heavy materials and bending down to install flooring. Or you are a nursing assistant who often has to move patients during your long shifts. One day at work, your back could give out and you might need immediate medical...
If you experience a workplace injury or illness in Illinois, you can seek coverage for medical bills and other costs through the state Workers' Compensation Commission. However, you must carefully follow legal guidelines to ensure you receive your entitled...
You are probably familiar with workers’ compensation and how it applies to accidents and injuries that happen at work. However, accidents are not the only cause of work-related ailments. Repetitive motion injuries are often overlooked. Rather than happening suddenly,...
Workplace injuries are a common occurrence throughout the U.S., especially if you work in the transport industry, or in any technical field. In case you sustain a work-related injury, the first thing you need to do is seek medical attention, then file for workers'...
