On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jun 17, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
Hopefully, you will be able to get through your entire work life without ever suffering an injury or illness. But should you ever experience such misfortune, you can usually file for workers’ compensation to offset your financial costs. However, the system that...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jun 10, 2016 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Illness
What sort of traits are common among good workers? Well, certainly good workers are skilled at whatever tasks are required for their jobs. Good workers also put forth their best efforts every day. Moreover, good workers are dedicated and will do whatever it takes to...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | May 6, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
Perhaps you are one of the many Illinois workers who carry the weight of numerous responsibilities. You may frequently work long hours to meet the demands of your job. The motivating factor for all this hard work is to earn money to cover your family’s needs. It...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Mar 17, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
If you are injured on the job, you are likely eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Your workers’ compensation benefits can be especially critical if your injury is expensive to treat or forces you to miss days of work. Typically, if you report your...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Feb 7, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
Almost every work environment has some form of potential dangers. Construction sites are rife with hazards as workers must use heavy machinery and are often performing tasks on scaffolds and ladders. Warehouse workers are often required to lift heavy objects, leaving...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jan 3, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
You may believe that workers’ compensation is a relatively new concept. In the United States, we are often prone to associate the implementation of such benefits with the Industrial Revolution or with the progressive programs introduced in the 1930s. But the...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Dec 27, 2015 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Construction work is a demanding occupation. All construction-related jobs have their share of challenges and potential hazards. Often, workers must dedicate their focus to whatever task they are addressing. Yet at the same time, workers must also remain aware of...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Oct 8, 2015 | Workers' Compensation
In Illinois, it is an unfortunate fact that every year, many workers are injured while on the job. And if an injury is severe enough, an employee may be forced to stop working for a prolonged period of time. But when workers are injured, they should be able to depend...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jul 26, 2015 | Workers' Compensation
In Illinois, many workers suffer injuries as a result of poor safety standards in their workplace or the negligence of their colleagues. Many of these incidents are preventable, but sadly the dangers are not always taken seriously until somebody gets hurt. As a...
On behalf of Galanti Law Office, P.C. | Jul 17, 2015 | Workers' Compensation
Feeling safe in your place of work is important and it is something that most employees in Illinois might expect to be a standard expectation. However, it is a sad fact that many workers are subjected to dangerous conditions on a daily basis. Worse still, some fear...
