Study Shows Workers’ Compensation Insurance Not Utilized Nearly Enough
Illinois residents know how important workplace safety is and how costly injuries occurring at work can be. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are available to help cover some of these costs. However, a new study reveals that workers’ compensation insurance was not utilized nearly as much as it should have. Premiums, thus, do not accurately reflect […]
Safety Tips for Outdoor Winter Workers in Illinois
Out of the four seasons, winter is particularly hazardous when it comes to workplace injuries – especially when working during or after a snow storm. To keep workers safe during the colder months, the Occupational Health and Safety Organization recommends employees take note of some important safety tips. Top Wintertime Working Hazards Cold weather, unfortunately, […]
Premises Liability and Two Fallen Chicago Firefighters
The Chicago and South Chicago Premises Liability Lawyers have an interesting lawsuit involving a set of facts which are probably more common than reported in the news. In December of 2010 a dilapidated roof caused the death of two Chicago firefighters. Chicago firefighter, Edward Stringer was killed when the roof of an abandoned building collapsed during […]
Premises Liability and the Wrongful Deaths of Two Teens
A fourteen-year-old girl and her co-worker were electrocuted in July while removing tassels from corn at an Illinois farm near Tampico. They were employed by Monsanto. Both teenagers were killed when they came into contact with a field irrigator while working. An investigation into the incident indicates that there was an appreciated and understood electrical […]
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Office Party Injuries?
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the annual company party. We’ve all heard the horror stories of office parties gone awry – falling trees, stumbling and intoxicated coworkers, bad food or perhaps even a slip and fall on some spilled punch. But what happens if someone gets injured at an office party? […]