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The sheer size and weight of a tractor trailer alone is enough to pose a danger to Illinois motorists on the road. However, when essential equipment on a massive vehicle is not working properly, there is an increased chance that the big rig may cause a devastating truck accident. Just as in any other moving vehicle, trucks rely on a…
Using a bicycle for transportation and recreation has become more common throughout the Chicago area in recent years. Despite cyclists’ increased exposure and the popularity of the sport, motorists still often fail to look for them when they are out on the roads. This can lead to serious, life-threatening collisions where the cyclist is the one most likely to be…
Exposure to excessive heat is a serious danger for people who work outdoors. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 423 American workers died from heat illness during the years 1992 through 2006. The combination of hot weather, heavy protective clothing, hard physical labor, and bulky equipment can make some professions such as firefighting especially hazardous. All…
In Illinois, there are situations when workers may consume alcohol or be on prescription medications while on the job. Employees in the beer industry, for example, may taste alcohol in the course of performing their job duties. Likewise, other workers may be taking prescription drugs during the workday at the direction of a physician. In situations such as these, employees…
According to the Illinois Department of Labor, more than 150,000 workers in the state experienced on-the-job injuries in 2013. Every injured worker has the right to claim full compensation for all hours of work lost and all medical expenses incurred. Unfortunately, some employers may not have sufficient insurance to cover the needs of their injured employees. In these cases, the…
When Chicago residents are asked to think of medical errors their first though is usually of a surgical sponge left inside a patient, or the wrong body part being removed during surgery. However, misdiagnosis is actually one of the most prevalent forms of medical error seen in the profession. While it may not be as shocking as the other instances…
Many drivers in Illinois operate their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This deadly practice has the potential to become a nightmare for countless individuals when the one driving illegally is operating a large commercial vehicle like a semi or bus. Federal regulations and industry standards have already been put in place to prohibit the use of…
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, more than four million workers suffer work-related injuries every year in the U.S. Not all occupational injuries, however, are visible. In addition to physical injuries, such as a broken leg or strained back, employees in Illinois, and elsewhere, may also develop psychological injuries, including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, as a…
Although major strides have been made, drunk driving is still a major issue in Illinois, and throughout the U.S. According to a news release by the National Transportation Safety Board, over 173,000 people are injured in alcohol-related crashes each year, and close to 10,000 people are killed. In 2013, the NTSB made several recommendations in an effort to eliminate crashes…
Generally, Illinois employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses may be eligible for benefits under the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act. These benefits may include coverage of medical and rehabilitative care costs, disability pay and the costs of long-term care needs. Important documentation for workers’ compensation claims In order to help workers receive the benefits they are entitled to, it is…