If you spend eight or more hours per day sitting behind a desk in an office building or working from home, you might not consider your job dangerous. While some types of work are inherently more dangerous than others, it doesn’t mean that being sedentary during the...
Workers’ Compensation
What are the five most common food service worker injuries?
Did you know that around 600,000 people in Illinois earn their money in the foodservice industry? That's about 10% of the state's employees. Unfortunately, the work can be dangerous, and many restaurant and grocery staffers are injured on the job. Here's a breakdown...
Restaurant accident facts
Restaurants in Illinois can be chaotic, especially during busy times of the year. With so many people moving around freshly prepared food and drinks, it’s no wonder injuries are common among restaurant workers. Most common restaurant accidents Restaurants require...
Work-related hearing loss and workers’ compensation
Illinois workers in certain professions are often subjected to continuous loud noises. Constant exposure to very loud noise on the job can lead to the development of hearing injuries. If you have suffered this type of injury, you may want to know how to file a...
Do truck drivers experience repetitive shoulder injuries?
Whether running short trips or performing long-haul trucking, tractor-trailer drivers may find the job has an unfortunate physical effect. Repetitive stress could lead to shoulder and other injuries, and a painful condition may force an Illinois driver to take time...
