When most people think of workers’ compensation claims, they often imagine injuries occurring as a result of jobs that are very obviously physically demanding, like construction or factory work. However, teachers, whose jobs are physically demanding in a less obvious...
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3 types of hazards hospital workers face
Working in a hospital setting comes with its own unique set of hazards. Hospitals have a duty to provide a safe environment for their workers, but this isn’t always what happens. It is important for hospital workers to be aware of these hazards so that they can take...
3 kinds of benefits workers’ compensation provides in Illinois
Some people get hurt at work because they drive and get into a car crash. Others get hurt because their job involves dangerous responsibilities, like washing windows on high-rise buildings. Many more people will develop medical issues, like carpal tunnel syndrome, not...
Workers’ compensation: What to expect if you’re hurt at work
In Illinois, most workers who are hurt on the job have the option of seeking workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation offers a variety of benefits to workers, not just a payment for their care. There are several benefits provided by workers’ compensation. These...
Illinois’ essential workers get presumption of COVID-19 infection from job
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected all of our lives, including how we work. While many people in Tinley Park have shifted to working from home full-time, some jobs cannot be done from a home office. Doctors, nurses, firefighters, EMTs, grocery store workers...