Chicago Injury Law Blog

The insurance company Nationwide, analyzing the more than 10,000 workers’ compensation claims that it processed in the previous five years, found that 30% involved falls in construction. Construction workers in Illinois should know how they can stay safe when on elevated surfaces. If they do not stay safe or if their employer neglects their safety, […]

When you think of jobs in the airline industry, you probably think of pilots and flight attendants, but hundreds of other employees are necessary to get you in the air. In 2018, O’Hare International Airport was the busiest airport in the world, transporting more than 83 million passengers and 1.6 million metric tons of freight. That […]

A new study finds once again that Americans get too little sleep. But this study shows something even worse. The very people whose jobs most often put them in life-or-death situations are the same people getting the least sleep. The researchers say the problem is widespread, and the results of too little sleep are sadly […]

We have always said that nearly every job carries with it some sort of injury danger. Whether it is workers getting hurt in a single accident, the muscle strain that accompanies repetitive motion or deadly conditions that can arise from toxic exposure, workers must remain vigilant in keeping themselves safe. Winter in the Midwest, however, […]

If you are employed by a company in Illinois, you should be informed about the various benefits that could help you if you ever become hurt in a job-related accident or develop a medical condition due to the environment in which you must perform your job. These benefits are part of the state’s workers’ compensation […]

If you work in Illinois, it will be important for you to have an understanding of how the state’s workers’ compensation program operates. Most people never expect to become ill due to a work-related situation or environment or to get hurt at work but this can and does happen. Being prepared and informed is important […]