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Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces, with hazards such as falling objects, heavy machinery, electrical risks, and unstable structures. When an accident occurs, determining who is liable can be complex. If you or a loved one has been injured on a...
Workplace injuries can be life-altering events, impacting not only an individual's physical health but also their emotional well-being and financial stability. For many, a workplace injury is more than a temporary inconvenience; it can have long-lasting repercussions...
In recent years, the United States has witnessed a concerning surge in child labor violations and work related deaths among the most vulnerable. The exploitation of minors in dangerous and hazardous occupations is not only ethically unacceptable but also leads to an...
A recent titled: New, Older Workers Stand Out in Workplace Injury Data analyzed data conducted by Travelers insurance company that looked at over 1.2 million workers' compensation claims from 2016 to 2020. The study and article revealed that new workers and older...
Kim Kelly's article talks about recent industrial accidents in East Palestine, Ohio, and West Reading, Pennsylvania. These accidents have caused significant harm to both workers and communities. The author says these disasters aren't accidents, but happen because...
In recent years, several states have made the decision to lower the legal working age for industrial jobs, raising concerns among industrial accident lawyers and safety advocates. While proponents argue that this change provides young people with valuable work...
Recently we learned of a new guide created by United Steelworkers aimed at facilitating stop work authority in the hopes of making the working environment a more humane place to earn one's living. As the preeminent workers compensation attorneys in St Clair County, IL...
A client of a FELA Injury Law Firm who had been in the Railroad Industry for decades once said matter of factly, there are two kinds of railroad workers: those who have been injured... and those who will be. It might sound like an exaggeration, but we get his point;...
Not too far from Kujawski & Associates' O'Fallon, Illinois office, a large development on the outskirts of Edwardsville, Illinois is expanding daily. These warehouses make up a central shipping hub that makes commerce more efficient in the midwest. The hub and...
Railroad workers in Illinois may wonder what they need to do should they become injured while on the job. Because railroad injuries can be severe, the government has set up a form of protection called the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA). Filing a FELA claim is...