If you are working for a company in Illinois, there is always a chance that you might suffer an injury while you are on the job. Anyone who suffers an on-the-job injury or illness stemming from their employment may apply for workers' compensation benefits to help support themselves and their family during their recovery when they are unable to work.
Steak N Shake invitee files lawsuit after slip and fall
Stores and restaurants have a responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe for customers. If someone is eating at a restaurant and slips and falls due to an unsafe condition on the premises, the restaurant could be held liable for the injured party's damages. An Illinois Steak N Shake is being sued by a restaurant patron who was injured in a slip and fall accident at the restaurant.
Claiming workers' compensation for stress as a nurse
Many jobs carry a certain level of stress. While some professions have the potential to be more stressful than others, the way that managers structure their employees' working environment can play a big part in minimizing stress. The experience of stress is normal to some degree, but when a person is dealing with high levels of stress, it can affect their health and make it difficult for them to lead normal lives.
