Category: Work Accidents

Workplace accidents are not uncommon in and around the Chicago area. However, industrial accidents that occur inside of factories often result in severe injuries that lead to significant time away from work for the victim. Here, we want to discuss the most common types of factory accidents that can occur as well as steps that…

Work injuries occur all the time in and around the Chicago area. The reality is that no workplace is going to be 100% safe for an employee. The good news is that most people who sustain an on-the-job injury in Illinois should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But what happens if a person has…

Scaffolds are common in construction and industrial settings. While scaffolding is necessary at many construction sites in and around our area, it can also be incredibly dangerous for workers and bystanders nearby. Year after year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that falls are a leading cause of construction worker injuries and fatalities….

Workers’ compensation insurance is available to anyone who sustains an injury while they are at work or performing their work-related duties. When most people think of workers’ compensation, they think of specific sudden-onset traumas such as broken bones, head injuries, lacerations, etc. However, there are various other types of injuries that could also qualify an…

Trench collapse deaths are perhaps the scariest and saddest of construction-related deaths. They’re scary because they happen … Work Accidents

If you work for a company with drug testing policies and safety incentive programs, you should be aware that the U.S. … Work Accidents

In Illinois, the passing of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program has left some employees confused about … Work Accidents

Illinois is home to a wide variety of industries, many of which pose serious injury risks to workers. Most residents would … Work Accidents

The ‘gig’ economy, also often referred to as the ‘sharing economy’, generally just refers to jobs like driving for Uber or … Work Accidents

Workplace injuries are no joke. In 2013, they claimed 4,585 lives, according to a report from the National Council for … Work Accidents