A cumulative injury (also called cumulative trauma or repetitive stress) is damage that builds up in your body over time from doing the same motions at work again and again — lifting, bending, typing, gripping tools, or using vibrating equipment. In Illinois, these gradual injuries can be covered by Illinois workers’ compensation, even if you…
Traveling Employees and Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois If your job requires you to travel — whether to client sites, job locations, or business meetings — you may still be entitled to Illinois workers’ compensation benefits if you’re injured while traveling. These are known as traveling employee cases, and Illinois provides specific protections for workers…
Worried about how your FCE or permanent work restrictions will affect your Illinois workers’ compensation settlement? In reality, these findings often increase your settlement—if they’re interpreted correctly. Learn how FCE results, permanent restrictions, and medical documentation impact your Illinois workers’ comp payout, what insurance companies do to challenge your evidence, and how an experienced Chicago…
Amazon workers in Illinois face some of the highest workplace injury rates in the logistics industry, particularly inside Amazon warehouses, fulfillment centers, and delivery operations. Fast-paced quotas, repetitive lifting, heavy machinery, and high-pressure productivity tracking regularly lead to serious injuries for warehouse associates and delivery drivers. If you were injured while working at an Amazon…
What Is an Occupational Illness? An occupational illness (or disease) refers to any condition, illness, or disease that is contracted because of a person’s work environment or work responsibilities. While other work-related injuries, like physical injuries, can be the result of a single incident, occupational illnesses are the result of repeated exposure to a harmful…
Negligent security is a legal concept that arises within the realm of premises liability. It refers to a situation where an individual becomes a victim of a violent act or crime on another person’s property, primarily due to inadequate security. The result can be a negligent security claim, which can arise from various real-life scenarios,…
Suffering a workplace injury can disrupt every part of your life. Medical bills, missed paychecks, insurance paperwork, and pressure from your employer can all add stress when you should be focused on healing. While Illinois workers’ compensation benefits are meant to help injured workers, the process is often far more difficult than people expect. That’s…
Swimming is the favorite pastime of many people, especially during hot summer or spring weather. Swimming not only refreshes the body but also provides a cool and soothing sensation throughout the body. However, swimming pools can be hazardous places if proper care is not taken. Unfortunately, accidents happen in swimming pools. Swimming pool accidents can…
Dogs are wonderful companions that bring joy and comfort to many people’s lives. However, sometimes these furry friends can become aggressive and cause harm to humans. In this blog post, we will be discussing who can be held liable for a dog bite victim’s injuries as well as what to do if you are injured…
You did the right thing by reporting your work injury and filing for workers’ compensation — but now your claim has been denied, disputed, or your employer refuses to file it at all. You’re hurt, bills are piling up, and you’re wondering: “Can they really do this? What do I do now?” In Illinois, insurance…
Facial injuries from a motor vehicle accident are some of the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. Beyond the pain, they can leave permanent scars, disfigurement, nerve damage, vision issues, and deep emotional trauma. If someone else caused the crash, Illinois law allows you to pursue compensation for everything you’ve lost — medically, financially,…
While used interchangeably, bodily injury and personal injury refer to two separate issues. In this article, we will clearly define each term and provide examples so you can better use and understand the different terms. What Is Bodily Injury? Bodily injury is a term that most often refers to: criminal cases where one person has…
Car accidents can be life-changing events. Not only can people walk away with emotional and mental scars but they can suffer serious financial damages physical and injuries. Car crashes can lead to serious, even fatal, injuries, including catastrophic injuries. These injuries refer to injuries that cause serious and permanent harm to a person and that…
Repetitive strain injuries — also known as repetitive trauma, cumulative trauma, repetitive motion injuries, or repetitive stress injuries — are some of the most misunderstood claims in Illinois workers’ compensation. These injuries develop gradually, not from one accident. Workers who type all day… grip tools… use vibrating equipment… rotate through repetitive assembly tasks… or clean,…
Electricians have dangerous jobs as they handle the installation and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, light systems, and industrial machinery. They are often around live electrical currents as well, and because of the nature of their work, electricians can suffer serious on-the-job injuries. Common Work-Related Injuries for Electricians If you are an electrician and suffered…
