Category: Workers’ Compensation

Paramedics face many serious risks while saving lives. According to the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, four out of five paramedics will become ill or injured on the job at some point in their career. For paramedics and emergency medical technicians who suffer from occupational diseases and injuries, workers’ compensation is an important safety […]

According to Illinois state law, most employees who work in Illinois are entitled to coverage under workers’ compensation insurance. In fact, approximately 91 percent of Illinois workers are covered under the workers’ compensation act. While all employers are mandated to offer workers’ compensation insurance to all of their employees under state law, there are some […]

Many Chicago employees are at risk for repetitive stress injuries, regardless of whether their jobs are labor-intensive or only mildly physical. Injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, and back injuries can happen to almost anyone who performs a repetitive task all day, whether the task is lifting heavy objects or typing. Fortunately, Illinois […]

Paramedics are licensed, emergency medical professionals who care for and treat patients who are sick or injured in emergency situations. As emergency service providers, paramedics often respond to emergency calls, administer medical treatments and transport patients to medical facilities. There are many cases where a paramedic may be involved in a life-and-death situation or in a position to assist a patient that is in a significant amount of distress.

Sometimes people in Chicago are unable to find work in their own community. This requires them to seek work elsewhere and often this means a long-distance commute. If the employee is in an accident during that drive, it can be difficult to determine whether they should be approved for workers’ compensation benefits. Proposed amendment Sen. […]