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Whether someone is operating a vehicle, riding a bicycle or walking near traffic, all road users face dangers. However, skateboarders are especially vulnerable in certain instances, and many skateboarders are seriously hurt when they are involved in traffic accidents.

Although it is considered a benefit to many, Illinois employees may find it difficult to file a claim for a work injury. Sadly, a man died on the job in another state, and his family may be eligible to file their own claim for death benefits.

Workplaces are supposed to be where we earn our living, not places where we should fear for our lives. We show up, expected a safe environment to earn a living, but sometimes, our workplaces are not safe places. Unfortunately, workplace accidents are far too common, and sometimes, they result in deaths.

Working from home is not without risks and injuries can still happen. Those who have been injured while working from home may wonder if they qualify for workers’ compensation.

The state of Illinois has signed into law a bill that creates a presumption of coverage for its first responders and front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, known as HB 2455, does provide for rebuttal by an employer, but extends workers’ compensation coverage far beyond its usual line of covered workers.

Commuting to the office is just a part of the daily routine for many in Illinois’ Quad Cities. However, an ordinary commute can turn disastrous if you are involved in a car crash. The following are some common causes of car accidents.

If there is one sure sign that summer has come to Illinois it is the ubiquitous presence of orange barrels on the roadways. Construction work in Illinois often goes on when the weather is pleasant, and while it is sometimes an annoyance especially during the rush-hour commute, the regular maintenance of our roads and buildings is a necessity.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Manteno-based grain facility, Farmers Elevator, Co., just over $200,000 for protecting its employees at its Grant Park facility after the death of an employee in a grain bin. The Farmers Elevator, Co., was also placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Most personal injury claims don’t go trial. Instead, they are resolved out of court through a settlement. For that matter, even among those personal injury disputes that do go to trial, many end before reaching a verdict because the parties reach an out-of-court settlement.

No one goes to work expecting to be injured on the job or contract an occupational illness. Even those who know the risks of their profession oftentimes can’t avoid the hazards associated with it.