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When Should Your Workplace Injury Be Reported? In Illinois, workers are required to report a workplace injury within 45 days of the incident occurring. For injuries or illnesses that take time to manifest, such as those related to toxic exposure or repetitive stress, the notification must be made within 45...
Immediate Actions to Take After a Construction Accident Among the most common causes of workplace accidents are slips and falls. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) documented 378 fatalities in the construction industry resulting from falls across the United States, and OSHA reported seven fall-related deaths in Illinois...
Most Common Types of Repetitive Stress Injuries Work-related repetitive stress injuries typically take the following forms: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common office worker injuries. This condition causes pain, tingling, numbness, aching, and weakness in your wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a...
Factors to Consider When Hiring a Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Bloomington, IL Illinois hospital handled 509 amputations, 3,144 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and 891 poisoning-related workplace exposures in 2021. These injuries and illnesses are costly to treat and keep affected workers away from their jobs during recovery. You may qualify...
What Is the Coming-and-Going Rule? This rule renders employees injured when traveling to or from work ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The argument is that travel itself does not fall within the scope of employment, and thus, your employer cannot bear liability for injuries sustained in such a scenario. Fortunately,...
What Is the Workers' Compensation Act in Illinois? The Workers’ Compensation Act in Illinois offers benefits to injured workers or families of workers killed on the job. An injured worker or surviving beneficiary of a deceased worker can submit a claim to the IWCC, an agency that handles all workers’...
What Is Third-Party Liability for Workplace Injuries? Third-party liability for workplace injuries refers to situations where someone other than your employer is responsible for the accident that caused your injury. While workers' compensation is the primary system for obtaining benefits after a work-related injury in Illinois, there are circumstances where...
What You Should Know About Workers’ Comp In Illinois, most employers must maintain workers' compensation insurance. Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, employees must be insured from the moment they are hired. There is no required waiting period for coverage. If you're injured on the job or contract an occupational...
What Is the Exclusive Remedy Rule? The exclusive remedy rule is a principle in workers' compensation law that limits an employee's options for seeking compensation after a work-related injury. In most cases, the rule prevents injured workers from suing their employers. It aims to streamline the recovery process and create...
Mental Health in the Workplace Mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, or stress, are becoming common in the workplace. These conditions can impact your productivity, relationships with colleagues, and overall wellness. However, more people are starting to talk openly about mental health in the workplace. Many companies recognize the importance...
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