Most common landscaping injuries
Thousands of landscapers are hard at work in Illinois on a daily basis, maintaining outdoor spaces in both residential and commercial settings. But there's a downside to the job - landscaping is an occupation with more than an average share of injuries and even...
Is chronic fatigue syndrome covered by workers’ compensation?
More than a million people in the United States suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, and about half of them are either unemployed or underemployed. Even when Illinois CFS sufferers are able to find jobs, their condition often prevents them from working for long...
A guide on workers’ comp benefits
Workers' compensation is insurance that pays benefits to employees who are injured or become ill on the job. This insurance provides Illinois employees financial support while they recover from their injuries and helps cover medical expenses and lost wages. Medical...
What are common injuries suffered by health care workers?
Health care is one of the most rewarding professions in Illinois and elsewhere. It gives you the opportunity to make a real difference by helping people. It’s also very demanding, making it easy for injuries to occur. These are the most commonly suffered injuries...
Preventing workplace back injuries
Working from day to day is painful enough at times. There's no need to compound the situation by succumbing to avoidable injuries on the job. Regarding workplace accidents in Southern Illinois, prevention is the key to staying healthy and safe. The most common...
Understanding the most dangerous jobs
In Illinois, it's not uncommon for workers to receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries or illnesses that occur on the job. But workers in certain professions are more likely to be injured than workers in other industries, with some posing a high risk of...
Common winter work injuries
Specific industries become more dangerous during winter. Many people must deal with commuting to work in the snow, but some workers face the risks of snow, ice and cold in person. According to the CDC, the industries most at risk are outdoor workers and people who...
Understanding workplace injuries in Illinois
Back injuries are common in the workplace. Workers' compensation claims for back injuries account for a significant portion of all workers' compensation costs. Which are the most common causes of workplace back injuries? One of the most common causes of workplace back...
How to maintain your eye safety at work in Illinois
One of the most serious injuries you may encounter at work is an eye injury. While workers' compensation laws in Illinois afford you some protection if you get injured on the job, it's important to know how to prevent workplace eye injuries in the first place. How do...
The basics of shoulder injuries in Illinois
Truck driving is a job that's usually characterized by long hours and irregular shifts. The nature of the job puts truck drivers at a higher risk for many forms of injuries, including shoulder injuries. What causes shoulder injuries among truck drivers? One of the...