Changes to the exclusive remedy provision in Illinois give workers greater freedom when filing claims against employers for latent injuries. […]

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has initiated plans to hire outside firms to oversee the operations of the city’s workers’ compensation […]

Prolonged or repeated exposure to portland cement through direct contact or inhalation can cause serious injuries to construction workers, limiting […]

Hazardous noise levels and ototoxic chemicals at work can cause hearing loss. Employers in Illinois are requires to protect workers […]

Ladders may be tools of the trade for construction and maintenance workers, but they are also some of the most […]

Candid conversations and full disclosure of symptoms to physicians are crucial following a work-related accident. Disclosing all symptoms and their impact […]

Individuals who have suffered a work injury in Illinois may need to take a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) to determine […]

When an uninsured employer fails to pay for workers’ compensation benefits, injured workers in Illinois can apply for benefits via […]

Scaffolding failure can cause serious, potentially lethal injuries. When falls from height occur, a workers’ comp lawyer can help investigate […]

Fall arrest systems, including safety straps, harnesses, and cables can cause suspension trauma, or orthostatic intolerance, if a worker remains […]