Injured workers are often dissatisfied with their workers’ comp claims because the system does not fully compensate their losses or provide them with adequate medical treatment. It is a biased system where insurers seek to cut corners and pay as little as possible. Workers’ comp lawyers fight to defend the rights of their injured clients […]

Tree care work is dangerous. Workers are at risk of getting electrocuted, falling from significant heights, or getting struck by falling trees. Employers are responsible for reducing the risk to their employees by providing protective equipment and proper training. Injured workers who are employees are entitled to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Keeping […]

Injured workers who try to handle their work injury cases without an attorney often forfeit their rights, leaving money and future benefits on the table. It is possible to handle a worker’s compensation case without hiring a work injury attorney if the injury is minor and there is no significant lost time from work. Serious […]

Injured workers in Chicago need to know what qualities to look for when choosing the best workers’ comp lawyer to handle their case. Obtaining a fair work injury settlement, after all, often depends on having a skilled attorney. Reviewing client testimonials and attorney ratings is just the first step in finding a lawyer that claimants […]

Workers’ compensation benefits may be available when employees suffer work-related heart attacks. Recovering lost wages and medical bills for a heart attack that happens at work is similar to filing a claim for any other workplace injury. Since the insurer may try to blame the injury on pre-existing conditions like heart disease or obesity, a […]

The heat index, which takes into account the air temperature and humidity, can help workers and their employers determine the risk for heat stress. Exposure to extreme temperatures increases the risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries, but humidity can impede the body’s ability to cool itself through sweat, making the problem worse. Employers have a […]

Employers are required by law to always maintain a safe workspace for workers. This includes providing and maintaining emergency response equipment like emergency showers and eyewash stations. When a worker is injured because an employer fails in that responsibility, a work injury attorney can help him or her receive compensation for resulting injuries. Stricter OSHA […]

The use of wearable technology could help prevent accidents from worker fatigue that put the safety of all workers at risk. Employers are required to maintain a safe work environment for their workers. Employees that are injured on the job are entitled to workers compensation. The Hidden Danger of Fatigue in the Workplace Today, wearable […]

An injured employee may be required to undergo an independent medical evaluation to continue receiving workers’ compensation benefits from his or her employer. When an independent medical evaluation conflicts with the employee’s injury claim, his or her benefits may be stopped. A work injury attorney may be needed to help restore those benefits. What is […]

It may be possible to claim workers compensation when injuries are received from a fight in the workplace. However, when the fight is the result of a personal dispute or the injured party was the aggressor, the plaintiff is likely to be ruled ineligible to make a claim. A workers comp lawyer can help determine […]