Workers’ compensation is supposed to be an easy, no-fault benefit system that gets injured workers the medical care that they need and some replacement wages while they wait on their bodies to heal. However, workers’ comp is full of pitfalls and traps that don’t...
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Who picks your workers’ compensation physician in Illinois?
When you’ve been injured on the job, getting the medical care you need is important – but the choice of doctor is also critical to your claim. After all, this is the person who has to certify not only the extent of your injuries but tie them into your workplace duties...
What happens when you achieve MMI after a workplace injury?
Employers in Illinois carry workers' compensation to protect them from liability and their workers from the practical consequences of work-related medical issues. When you have an injury or medical condition that will never fully go away, that changes the process of...
Stay safe at work during the winter with the right precautions
Winter is just around the corner, and temperatures are already starting to drop. As someone who works outside in the elements, now is a good time to talk about how you can stay safe as the weather declines. There are all kinds of winter weather hazards that employees...
Be safe and prevent slip-and-fall accidents on the job
Most workplace accidents happen as a result of unsafe actions or environments. Slip, trip and fall accidents are among the most common accidents that happen in workplaces across America. The good news is that there are things you can do to help prevent these accidents...
Have you ignored one of the most dangerous risks at your job?
Professions come with different risks. Those who work in oil and gas extraction, for example, have the risk of injury from fire or explosions, while those who work in agriculture have risks related to farm machinery. There are certain risks that persist from career to...
Forklifts: Necessary but dangerous vehicles in the workplace
Forklifts are a necessary tool and powered industrial vehicle that are found in many different workplaces. They are helpful when trying to complete tasks, but they have the potential to cause serious injury or death. Employees may be injured by forklifts by: Bring...
How much short-term disability pay does workers’ comp offer?
Your bills won't stop building up just because you get hurt at work. If anything, an injury on the job will probably mean that you have more expenses because of medical costs. You might even need to buy special equipment if you hope to recover at home with your injury...