Hard hats provide a reliable defense against traumatic brain injuries, but new technology may provide even greater protection. Advances in hard […]

Breweries pose considerable injury risks for workers. Brewery owners are required to adhere to strict safety standards to prevent workers […]

Accurate average weekly wage calculations are vital when filing a workers’ compensation claim because nearly every component of an injured […]

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 […]