In a recent study, it was found that Illinois' workers' compensation claims are higher than in most other states. A May 20 news report describes the reasoning behind Illinois having some of the highest workers' compensation costs in the United States: The state has...
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Repetitive strain injuries: Seek early assistance with recovery
When you're working, there is nothing worse than doing your job and suddenly feeling the ping of pain that comes with repetitive strain injuries. Whether you're lifting patients into their beds or trying to install a new device for your company, almost anyone has the...
What’s the purpose of vocational rehabilitation?
After you're involved in a work accident, you may not be able to do the things you could before. You might have lost a limb, suffered a head injury or have another condition that impacts your ability to do the job you had before. You may think you'll never be able to...
The Causes of Workplace Amputations
Thousands of people lose limbs, fingers, and toes each year due to workplace injuries. In 2015, 10,388 severe work-related injuries were caused by deficient working conditions. These required 7,636 hospitalizations and 2,644 amputations. OSHA's report showed that...
The Most Common Workplace Injuries
Algonquin workers' compensation lawyers represent clients seeking compensation for the work related injuries. These include the following which are the most common injuries workers experience. (Article continues below Infographic) ______ Overexertion - In 2015, there...
More Than 50% of Work-Related Injuries Are Not Reported
Despite recent changes in reporting regulations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded that more than 50 percent of on the job injuries are still going unreported. More than a year after the new reporting requirements became effective,...
Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Employees
Public safety employees including police officers, prison correctional and probation officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first response workers face daily risks in their jobs that often lead to serious or life-threatening injuries. Public safety injuries are...
Workers Compensation Commission Recognizes PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition long associated with members of the military and first responders. In recent years, PTSD mental health professionals have applied PTSD to a wider variety of patients. In Illinois, PTSD is now...
The 5 most Dangerous Jobs in Illinois
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 4,500 workers lose their lives to workplace injuries throughout the United States each year. Alarmingly, thousands more are seriously injured. In the state of Illinois, workplace injuries and deaths...
Employers Can Prevent Workplace Violence
Violence at work is a common problem. The Occupational Health & Safety Administration estimates that 2 million American workers have experienced workplace violence. These incidents include physical assault, rape, and murder. In 2013, 397 workers were murdered at...