Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: What Help Is Available?

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: What Help Is Available?

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy can be a severely disabling and painful condition. This syndrome is a complex nervous system malfunction that is sometimes precipitated by an injury at work. In many cases, afflicted employees must spend years away from work or retire...
Repetitive Eye Strain And Workers’ Compensation

Repetitive Eye Strain And Workers’ Compensation

Staring at a screen all day is an unnatural activity. After sitting at a computer during a long work week, many workers complain of headaches and eye strain. Repetitive stress on the eye muscles can be painful and disabling. In some cases, job-related eye strain may...
Can I Get Compensation For Continuing Care?

Can I Get Compensation For Continuing Care?

According to recent statistics compiled by the Illinois Department of Public Health, more than 10,000 Illinois residents currently live in continuing care facilities. These facilities are valuable resources for employees who are no longer able to work because of...

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Many office workers spend long hours performing repetitive tasks at their computers. This activity can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful and sometimes disabling condition. Employees with carpal tunnel syndrome are often forced to take substantial amounts of time...