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Getting hurt at work can mean lost wages and mounting medical bills. The fear of how a boss might react may add to that list of concerns. If you drive trucks or work in construction, you might hesitate to report pain for fear of losing shifts. Knowing common denial...
If you are recovering from a workplace injury in Illinois, your employer or their insurance carrier may request that you undergo an Independent Medical Examination, commonly called an IME. Despite the neutral name, this examination is arranged by the insurance company...
A car accident while you are working can leave you with serious injuries, medical bills and questions about your next steps. If the crash happened while you performed your job duties, you may have more than one way to seek compensation. Knowing how workers'...
In Illinois, you may still have a chance to seek additional benefits if your condition changes after treatment ends or after you return to work. What matters most is whether you can show that the new symptoms connect back to the original workplace injury. Here’s what...
Airline employees throughout the Chicago area face physically demanding tasks in their jobs daily. When an accident with injury occurs, you face consequences that can significantly affect your livelihood. If you were recently injured while working at the airport,...
Working in medicine is actually a very dangerous career. Most people understand that health care professionals are vulnerable to pathogen exposure. As if exposure to illnesses weren't enough of a concern, medical workers are also at risk of various physical injuries...
People of all ages and backgrounds need to maintain gainful employment. Their careers allow them to support themselves and their family members. Unfortunately, some workers end up injured while on the job in a way that interferes with their future earning potential....
Si ha recibido una respuesta negativa a un reclamo de compensación laboral, no se desanime. Aún existen algunas opciones para disputar esa compensación y hacer efectiva la Ley de indemnización por accidentes laborales de Illinois (enlace en inglés). Estos son algunos...
Peoples Gas teams are responsible for maintaining gas services in Chicago, but they routinely face workplace hazards that can lead to severe injuries. If you're an employee seeking workers' compensation, it's important to understand some key elements of this process....
Working outdoors in Illinois' freezing winters brings extra challenges, especially for electricians. Snow, ice and extreme cold create more hazards than usual. You face both electrical dangers and weather-related risks. Knowing how Illinois workers’ compensation...