Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Why Do Falls Happen at Construction Sites?
Construction workers are often at risk of falling and suffering severe or fatal injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one-third of the deaths in the construction industry occur due to trips, slips, and falls. While some slip, trip, and fall accidents at construction sites are unpreventable, many of these accidents… Read More »
Ways To Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries
A repetitive stress injury (RSI) occurs when repetitive motions start to damage muscles, nerves, and tendons. A repetitive stress injury is also called a repetitive strain injury. It can also be referred to as an overexertion injury, although an overexertion injury can occur even with one sudden movement. Unfortunately, repetitive stress injuries are quite… Read More »
How Do Head Injuries Happen at Construction Sites?
Every industry has its share of risks and hazards. However, some workplaces are riskier than others. One of the high-risk industries is the construction industry, with one of the most common injuries you can sustain at a construction site being a head injury. The consequences can be devastating when a head injury occurs at… Read More »
Debunking Common Workers’ Compensation Myths (Part 2)
In Illinois, workers’ compensation protects employees who suffer injuries or develop illnesses while on the job. After an employee sustains a work injury or develops an occupational illness, they can file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits. Although the workers’ compensation system has been around for a long time, employees often have some… Read More »
Most Common Dangers Faced by Warehouse Workers
Warehousing is a large industry in the United States of America. Warehouse work keeps supply chains running. However, working in a warehouse can be very risky. Every day, warehouse workers face serious risks while working. Each day, warehouse workers suffer serious injuries while on the job, with some suffering fatal injuries. If you are… Read More »
8 Common Types Of Construction Accidents
Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs. According to research, approximately 60,000 fatal accidents happen yearly on construction sites worldwide. That is one fatal accident occurring every ten minutes. If you suffer injuries while working at a construction site in Illinois, it is important for you to know that you may be… Read More »
Some Do’s And Don’ts Of Ladder Safety
If you work in the construction industry, chances are you see and use ladders daily. Unfortunately, people do not realize how dangerous ladders can be. Ladder accidents are quite common in the United States of America. And unfortunately, a ladder accident can result in severe injuries and even death. According to the Bureau of… Read More »