Monthly Archives: September 2023
What Is the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement for a Back Injury in Illinois?
Back injuries are quite common among workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that over a million workers suffer back injuries yearly. The BLS estimates that back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. Among the workers at great risk of suffering back injuries are construction workers, warehouse workers, gardeners… Read More »
Injuries and Illnesses That Workers Can Suffer Due To Hazardous Chemical Exposure
Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals remains a huge problem in the United States of America. Every day, many workers face the risk of chemical exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 32 million employees in America are exposed to 650,000 dangerous chemical products. Employers whose employees must work with or… Read More »
Don’t Miss These Critical Workers’ Compensation Deadlines
Workers who sustain injuries while on the job in Illinois can recover benefits that can help pay for their medical expenses and replace their missing wages. However, this is only possible if an employee follows Illinois’s protocol for applying for workers’ compensation benefits and doesn’t miss a deadline. Below, we discuss two crucial workers’… Read More »