Car accidents are complicated. While in your memory the car accident will have been over in a split second, there will have been many factors at play that caused the accident to occur. While it's easy to believe that a car accident was 100% one party's fault, this is...
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There is a dark side to texting and driving
Driving and using your cellphone to text or call others is a violation of the law in Illinois. In 2018, the governor passed legislation to make cellphone and texting offenses moving violations. That decision went into effect the following year in July. Since then,...
Improving safety as a construction worker
If you are a construction worker, you will encounter certain hazards and risks to your safety every day. Therefore, it is important that you are proactive in your approach to safety. Your employer has the legal duty to provide the appropriate protective equipment when...
Workplace hearing loss: How great a problem?
If you suspect that your ability to hear is deteriorating, your job could be causing that deterioration. Per California Healthline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists hearing loss as the number one workplace injury.As for Workers’...
When are the most dangerous times to drive?
Many people in the United States drive on a daily basis. While the mode of transport is considered relatively safe due to the extensive safety regulations in place, collisions are, unfortunately, common, and people lose their lives due to being involved in car...
Is the building you work in making you sick?
If you begin coughing, sneezing or rubbing your eyes every time you go into your place of work, the possibility exists that you suffer from sick building syndrome. It’s true. Health Line explains that, indeed, some buildings, both new and old, can become...
How can I drive more safely in bad weather?
One thing that we can't control when driving is the weather. While driving safely can greatly reduce the chance of becoming involved in an accident, the weather is something that can pose a safety threat to even the most careful of drivers.While we don't have any...
Understanding how your resignation could impact your benefits
If you were injured at your job in Illinois, one of the first things you probably did after receiving medical attention was file a petition to begin receiving workers' compensation benefits. This support can provide monetary relief, but should also be focused on...
Here’s how to stay safe when driving in ice and snow
Safe driving in ice and snow may be difficult, but it is possible. There are specific steps you can take to lower the odds that you get into an accident. Nothing guarantees you'll never crash, of course, but that's true all year around. You do not have to fear winter...
Workers’ comp is intended only for workplace-related injuries
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...