Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most frequently disputed workers’ compensation claims in Illinois — especially in Chicago’s manufacturing, trades, and warehouse industries. Even when your symptoms seem obviously work-related, insurers often argue that carpal tunnel is “degenerative,” “age-related,” or “not caused by your job.” But under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, carpal tunnel…
If you slipped on ice or snow in a work parking lot in Illinois, you’re likely wondering: Does workers’ comp cover slipping on ice in a parking lot? What if my employer doesn’t own the lot? Can I sue the property owner or snow removal company? Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305),…
A tragic construction accident on Chicago’s West Side has once again highlighted the extreme dangers faced by electricians, laborers, and construction crews working near energized power lines. According to WGN News, a 33-year-old worker was killed and another was seriously injured after their lift came into contact with a live electrical line on February 25,…
UPS workers in Illinois—especially at major hubs like UPS CACH in Hodgkins, the Morgan Street Center in Chicago, and Bedford Park—face a high risk of serious work injuries. Package handlers, drivers, feeder drivers, and seasonal UPS workers are frequently injured by heavy lifting, fast-paced warehouse work, delivery crashes, slip-and-falls, and dog attacks. If you were…
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…
