Work-related foot and ankle ailments can force you to lose considerable time from the office. You might, for instance, be bedridden and require surgery to insert plates, rods, or screws to promote appropriate fracture healing and restore mobility. You might well be entitled to workers’ compensation payments in Chicago to assist you in dealing with …
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When a company handles heavy machinery, they are typically cautious about ensuring that the operator has received proper training and education on handling the machine. However, accidents can occur when heavy machinery is operated by an individual or a smaller company without the knowledge and experience of their operator. Due to less-than-adequate safety standards in …
The construction sector is fraught with danger. The potential for catastrophic and even fatal injuries is there in each endeavor, no matter how big or little. Work in the construction industry is notoriously tricky. Rapid changes in the work environment need the frequent movement of heavy machinery, tools, supplies, and waste. A project’s completion may …
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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is a legal term that refers to the maximum level of improvement in an individual’s condition after an injury or illness has happened. Maximum medical improvement is important for personal injury claims because it impacts how much money the plaintiff can receive from their settlement. However, determining MMI isn’t always as …
If you are a worker in the Chicago area and have been injured on the job, it is important to know how to report the injury to your employer. Failing to report an injury can lead to problems with obtaining Workers Compensation benefits, and may even jeopardize your ability to file a Personal Injury claim …
With the advent of COVID-19, the number of remote employees has skyrocketed. While there are certain advantages (less commute, more family time), spending hours a day at workstations is detrimental to employee health and productivity. Poor ergonomics cause temporary neck and back injuries and may become severe enough to need time away from work to …
Do you experience weakness or numbness when gripping objects with one or both hands? Chances are, you may be suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, mainly caused when the space (the carpal tunnel) in the wrist narrows due to repetitive finger use—affecting approximately 3 to 6 percent of workers (generally women, three times more often than men). What …
No one wants a knee injury of any type. Individual mobility is one of life’s greatest assets, and not being mobile can be one of the greatest difficulties. Freedom for most people is commensurate with the freedom to move with ease. However, knee injuries are very common in certain areas of employment that require workers …
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Being injured at work can create a real-life predicament for those who are seriously injured. While workplace injuries are common, many of them are recoverable and allow the employee to return to work in short order. However, that is not always the case. Serious injuries can cause employees to miss significant work as well as …
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If you are injured at work, you may feel as though you have nowhere to turn. In general, employers have workers’ compensation insurance in place through state workers’ compensation laws or federal compensation laws. Workers’ compensation is meant to cover your expenses while you recover from your injuries. Because workers’ comp is meant to cover …
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