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Some work injuries are easy to recover from, but others may result in permanent disability. Construction workers’ accidents can often cause serious and life-long damage because of the dangerous equipment and environment of many construction sites.

A minor glance at a phone, passenger, the radio or anything else besides the roadway can result in horrific and tragic results when operating a motor vehicle. A distracted driving accident can also lead to costly medical expenses, loss of income and even unexpected burial expenses for families of deceased victims.

When a loved one faithfully reports to work daily for years, it is surely a shock to hear news that he or she will not return home from his or her job. Compounding immense grief, families must process a transition in all aspects without their loved one, including their finances.

Crush is not a word you like to hear describing injuries. Our industrial and agricultural economies, however, often cause the body to absorb terrible pressures, resulting in damage that, without expensive intervention and therapy, destroys the human tissue.

Anyone traveling any Illinois highway can be involved in an accident at any time. Anytime another driver fails to adhere to simple traffic rules and laws, it can impact other vehicles and their occupants. Sadly, a recent head-on collision resulted in serious personal injury and tragedy for the two drivers involved.

Work accidents can occur in any industry in Illinois, but some industries contain different risks than others. If a work injury occurs and injuries result, medical expenses related to the injury should be covered by workers’ compensation insurance benefits.

Although the instability is often part of the process to achieve the end result, it can often result in serious construction workers’ accidents. Sadly, one recent construction accident ended in a tragedy that may be related to his work environment.

Being injured at work can be stressful. Navigating the workers’ compensation program in Illinois and dealing with insurance companies adds to an already unpleasant incident.

Car accidents happen quickly and in an instant, and significant damage can occur. In addition to thousands of dollars in vehicle repairs or replacement, serious personal injury can occur.

Illinois construction workers often find themselves on work sites and environments that are unstable, loud and dangerous. Despite safety regulations, training and required safety gear, construction workers’ accidents continue to occur, often resulting in serious injuries and deaths.