Workers’ Compensation Blog
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Are repetitive motion injuries covered by workers’ compensation?
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,...
Why would you file a third-party claim for a workplace injury?
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'...
5 things to know about workers’ compensation claims
Getting hurt at work can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when it affects your ability to provide for yourself and/or your family. Understanding facts about workers’ compensation can help relieve some of your anxiety. These are five things to know as you...
Stay safe in cold weather and avoid lost time
In Illinois, working in colder weather can be a real hassle. Even worse, injuries are much more common as temperatures drop. It is essential to prepare for poor weather and slippery conditions, no matter if you work in an office or at a construction zone. Maintaining...
First steps in a workers’ compensation claim
No one sets out to sustain an injury at work, but accidents and incidents happen. Every day, workers go to work and never return home the same. When dealing with a work injury, it may seem like a foreign process. You may not know exactly how the workers' compensation...
Why hire a workers’ compensation attorney?
Illinois laws require most employers to provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees injured on site. After you are injured on the job, however, it can be difficult to receive these benefits if you do not have experience with the workers’ compensation process....
5 mistakes to avoid after a workplace injury
Suffering an injury at work can be a painful and expensive ordeal. Aside from costly medical bills, you may also be unable to work, which can put your family’s financial security in jeopardy. Fortunately, when such an injury occurs, workers’ compensation benefits can...
Holistic approach recommended for upper-limb amputation rehab
Losing an upper-limb in an on-the-job accident can be one of the most traumatic events imaginable. In fact, if you have suffered such an injury, your life has been profoundly altered. However, thanks to advances in prosthetic sciences and the rehabilitative therapy...
