Category: Workers’ Compensation

A violation of a rule in a workers’ compensation claim denial entails employees intentionally violating a safety rule in the workplace, resulting in an accident.

An Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed a decision by a Cook County circuit court judge holding that a workers’ compensation claim was not time-barred even

When filing a claim, injured workers may ask, “is workers’ comp based on where you live or where you work?” Workers’ compensation is based on

Is a heart attack at work covered by workers’ compensation? Illinois law says a heart attack generally qualifies as a work-related injury or illness as

Injuries happen for a variety of reasons throughout a person’s life. At any given point in time, a person carries his or her medical history

Most workplace deaths in this country may be preventable, according to a new report from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH). More than 4,000

Illinois insurance companies that provide workers’ compensation benefits coverage may soon have a new competitor – the State of Illinois itself. The proposed legislation (H.B.

Employers are required to comply with a number of laws in an effort to prevent work-related accident and injuries. Not only are employers obligated to

After a workplace accident, you may be wondering, “when do you need a workers’ comp attorney?” When filing a work injury claim, victims may need a

Power linemen face numerous workplace hazards every day. Falls from dangerous heights, electric shocks, burns, exposure to toxic substances, and motor vehicle accidents often cause