It is important for employees and employers alike to recognize the most common workplace injuries. The more you understand about common injuries on the job, the easier it is to mitigate those risks and create a safer work environment. There are several common injuries...
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How long do workers’ compensation claims take to settle?
When it comes to workers' compensation claims, one of the most common questions that arise is how long it takes to settle a case. The process can be complex and laden with uncertainties, leaving individuals anxious to receive the compensation they deserve. A workers'...
What to do after you are injured in a car accident
Many drivers will cover tens of thousands of miles of road without experiencing a single accident. When a car accident does occur, it can be so shocking that you might not have the presence of mind to figure out what to do next. The shock of being in a car accident is...
Are heavier cars increasing fatalities on the road?
The annual Crash Course report from CCC Intelligence Solutions reveals troubling findings surrounding US roadways suffering a significant weight problem. As vehicles get heavier and increase in power, these transports are being driven by older motorists. Unlike the...
Another Example of a Just and Fair Outcome for an Injured Worker with a Difficult Job
In a case involving a claimant who injured her lower back while employed as a medical assistant, the Commission ruled in her favor on review. See Medical assistant proves current back problems attributable to work accident. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Bulletin,...
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Travis Dunn Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in Illinois
FAQ about workers’ compensation and repetitive stress injuries
Repetitive stress injuries occur over time and may go unnoticed until doing your job becomes painful. Since no significant incident leads to the injury, you may not know how to proceed. Reviewing these frequently asked questions may help you better understand how to...
A Successful Claim Based on Injury Caused by Repeated Use of a Worker’s Hand
In a case involving an employee at a mental institution, who was injured as a result of continually performing multiple tasks with her right hand while at work, both the arbitrator and the Commission rendered decisions in the employee’s favor. See Claimant’s...
A Claimant Wins on Appeal to the Commission
In a case involving a plumber who injured himself at work, the Commission awarded him worker’s compensation benefits on appeal, after he was denied benefits at arbitration (where it was also asserted by the arbitrator that no work accident had occurred). See Plumber...
Can you still recover compensation if you were partially responsible for an accident?
When you think about the possibility of a motor vehicle accident, you might imagine a cut-and-dry situation in which one driver is clearly at fault and the other is a victim. In reality, many car accidents involve multiple drivers who are partially responsible for the...