The different types of benefits provided by workers’ comp
Employees are often entitled to workers' comp benefits after an injury has occurred in Illinois. These benefits can provide coverage for everything from medical treatments to disability payments. Here are some of the ways that worker’s comp benefits can help you....
Is hot weather dangerous to workers?
Whether indoors or outdoors, many Illinois workers must contend with the elements. A hot summer day could make outdoor work challenging or even dangerous. Professionals constructing or renovating a building may find that the lack of air conditioning makes a shift...
The summer months are especially dangerous for teen drivers
Thousands of teens in Illinois and around the country are killed in car accidents every year, and a disproportionate number of them lose their lives in crashes that take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Teen traffic fatalities increase by about 14% during...
Can social media hurt your personal injury case?
Most people choose to stay connected over social networking sites. Individuals can update friends, family and co-workers about daily life or significant events at a moment’s notice. With only a few button taps on your phone, you can share thoughts, photos and videos....
Workers’ compensation benefits for remote employees
Arrangements that allow workers in Illinois and around the country to perform some or all of their duties from home have become far more common in recent years. About one in four workers routinely worked from home in 2010 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
