Over the years, workers' compensation laws have undergone a remarkable evolution, reflecting not only changes in work but also shifts in societal attitudes toward workplace safety and employee rights. From their humble beginnings as rudimentary systems of employer...
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...
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...
The term "Personal Injury" can sound a bit technical even though the words themselves are fairly straightforward. We never use the term in day to day life. It would sound strange to exclaim: I was injured personally! But the easiest way to define this type of injury...
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...
There have been a good number of articles written about what to do if you are an injured worker, and we think it bears repeating. But remember that two of the most important elements of doing what you should do to ensure you get a fair outcome, proper medical...
If you perform any kind of manual labor, there is a good chance that you will need to use a ladder at some point. Anytime you are high off the ground, you run the risk of falling. As workplace injury attorneys in O'Fallon, IL we want to inform you of the risks you...
If you feel like Illinois retailers are gearing up for the holiday season earlier than before, you could be right. If you work in the retail or restaurant sectors, you may want to brush up on workplace accidents and third-party liabilities. Though many businesses have...
llinois residents who suffer an injury at work often think of workers’ compensation as their only recourse. However, in some situations, you also may be able to pursue a standard personal injury lawsuit, which can help you recover a wider range of damages. As workers...