Workers’ compensation is meant to protect your employees and you as a business owner when one of your workers gets hurt on the job. It’s not meant to be a windfall. However, it often feels like just that when you’re dealing with the stress of an injured employee and the administration of your company. Other …
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Are you considering switching lawyers for your workers’ compensation case? It’s a big decision, and there are a few things to consider before changing. Here is an overview of what to think when deciding and how to find a new lawyer if you choose to switch. Reasons to switch There are many reasons why you …
Should an employee have the misfortune of becoming injured on the job, they may consider hiring an experienced attorney to assist in filing a claim. However, there are some situations where an employee may feel they have no need involving a legal expert. To be frank, there are some claims that an individual can file …
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 …
You may be wondering what to do if you’ve been injured at a job where your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance. You may worry about how you will pay your medical bills and lost wages. Worry no more. Do these 14 things to obtain justice and compensation you deserve for injury at work: 1. …
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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 …
Are you unable to work due to a job-related accident or sickness for an extended period while you recover? You may be eligible for compensation to help you replace your lost income, also known as Temporary Disability (TD) Workers’ Compensation. From eligibility criteria to filing the claim and receiving the deserving compensation, the whole process …
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 …
Workers’ compensation is a core part of the American workforce, often known as a product of the Industrial Revolution. However, its origins may be traced back to ancient Sumerian law (2050 B.C.). Workplace conditions in early factories were notoriously difficult, which was connected with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. There were several risks, and …
We all carry the danger of experiencing a job-related accident or sickness, whether we work in a warehouse or an office on the 15th floor. However, just because certain professions involve a greater level of risk than others, it does not mean employees working “less dangerous” jobs should be mistreated when filing a workers’ comp …
