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What Is a Disc Herniation? A herniated disk is a condition that affects the rubbery cushions located between the stack of bones that form the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. Each spinal disk has a soft, jelly-like center, known as a nucleus. The nucleus is enclosed in a tough,...
What Is a Third Party Claim? If you were injured while working for your employer, you’re eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. You’ll work with your employer and its insurance company and comply with the filing requirements to receive the benefits. Besides workers’ compensation, injured workers can...
Top 10 Dangerous Jobs While the Illinois death rate (825.3 deaths per 100,000 residents) is higher than that of the death rate of work-related accidents, workplace accidents are still a concern. Some occupations have a higher likelihood of work-related accidents than others. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 dangerous...
5 Most Common Causes of Workplace Accidents Some of the most common causes of accidents in the workplace include: Overexertion and Fatigue Engaging in physical activity for prolonged periods can be exhausting and pose a risk of accidents relating to physical exertion, such as lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and kneeling....
Does Workers' Comp Cover Employees Working Out of State? Workers' compensation will cover you if you are working out of state. However, there are factors that can impact your claim. The most significant factor is whether you are working out of state temporarily or regularly. Temporarily Out-of-State If your job...
Jobs That Have a High Risk of Cancer Some jobs come with a higher risk of workplace cancer than others. The following are some of the professions with higher cancer risks: Flight Attendants Flight attendants and other aircrew face higher cancer risks because of their environment. The main reason for...
Understanding the Worker's Compensation General Rule Generally, you will get paid two-thirds of your lost wages up to the weekly maximum set by your state. The two-thirds on the wages lost rule cuts across all states, but the benefits differ. The difference lies in what every state has set as...
How Do Worker’s Compensation Settlements Work in Bloomington, IL? Illinois workers' compensation insurance, also referred to as workers' comp insurance or workman's comp, provides benefits to employees who sustain injuries or become ill while on the job. This coverage can assist with covering medical expenses and compensate for most of...
The General Rule: Workers' Comp Is Non-Taxable In general, workers' compensation benefits in Illinois are considered non-taxable at both the federal and state levels. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not classify workers' comp benefits as taxable income to ensure that injured workers have the opportunity to receive the full...
What Is Workers' Compensation? Workers' compensation is an insurance program that allows employees who are injured or disabled due to a workplace injury to recover financial reimbursement for the costs they incur. Workers’ compensation insurance is a state-run program built with the intention of protecting Illinois workers. In exchange for...
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