After a head injury, a manual laborer needs time to recover
After a manual laborer suffers an injury, most employers understand both their legal and ethical obligation to give that person time to recover before returning to work. However, for those who suffer injuries that are not easily visible, an employer may become anxious...
What benefits does Illinois workers’ compensation offer?
While some people say that owning your own home is the American dream, it's really so much more than that. The American dream is also the belief that anyone can make a living if they are willing and able to work and that workers deserve basic protections and rights....
Beware of wildlife as weather transitions into colder months
The fall months are full of wildlife movement as the weather transitions from warm to cool. While this is a natural event, it is also a danger to motorists. Anyone who is on the roadways, especially in rural areas, needs to know how to avoid these crashes. Here are...
Watch for signs of drunk driving during the holiday season
Drunk drivers pose a hazard to people on the road, including innocent children and adults. As the holiday season marches on, the risk of drunk drivers increases with seasonal festivities. Some people don't plan very well when they are going out to party. They might...
Take appropriate steps after a big rig crash
Semitruck crashes are frightening events. When you are involved in one of these accidents, you need to make sure that you take appropriate action. In the heat of the moment after the 18-wheeler crash, fear, uncertainty and stress might set in. Having a plan for...
