Category: Workers’ Compensation

Job-related injuries are often serious enough to require total absence from work for a period of time. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the majority of employees who suffered a serious work-related injury during 2012 had to miss more than a week of work. An injured workers attorney Illinois is often asked how the Workers’ Compensation Commission determines benefits for employees who are temporarily disabled. This quick guide can help workers learn about the process.

An injury or illness on the job does not automatically lead to financial benefits. Some workers’ compensation cases are unsuccessful. According to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, more than 5,000 injured workers were denied benefits during 2012. Illinois worker comp attorneys are often asked how employees can increase their chances of a satisfactory outcome. This brief guide to three common pitfalls is designed to help workers navigate the process.

Police officers in Illinois face numerous risks every day. Even with modern gear and technology, law enforcement is a dangerous profession. According to FBI statistics, 48 American officers were killed in the line of duty during 2012, and thousands more were seriously injured. Many law enforcement personnel are forced to change or abandon their careers after an injury. Recent work carried out by the RAND Corporation, a national research institute serving the military and law enforcement, shows that the majority of police injuries fall into one of the four following categories:

Illinois workers’ compensation law is designed to help employees who have been injured on the job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 150,000 people in Illinois are involved in work-related accidents each year. Many of these employees require medical treatment and reimbursement for lost wages while recovering. Even if they are forced to leave their place of employment for reasons unrelated to the injury, Illinois law states that they still have the right to benefits. The recent case of a DuPage County worker terminated for stealing is a particularly vivid illustration of this principle.

Although a career as a pilot or flight attendant can be exciting and rewarding, the hours are often long and the pace is often hectic. Many airline workers become injured or ill on the job. According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Association of Flight Attendants, one out of 10 Illinois flight attendants will miss at least one day of work during each year because of job-related trauma. This rate of disability is more than three times greater than the national average for workers in all industries. In many cases, injuries occur during transit and layovers rather than actual flights. Such injuries are often eligible for workers’ compensation.