Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Answers
Everything you need to know
Injured at work or in an accident? There are dozens of questions that you’ll immediately have, like who’s responsible? Do I need an attorney? Will I get a settlement? Find answers to all of these and more in the Minkow Domin blog on workers’ compensation and personal injuries.
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Is Every Accident On Company Property Covered By Workers Compensation?
Many people expect workers compensation to cover any accident that may happen at their place of employment. Employers are required to have workers’ comp to help workers with expenses and lost wages after a work-related injury. Workers’ compensation is specifically...
Illinois Courts Side With Employer When Both Workers’ Comp Benefits And Civil Claims Are Sought
A recent court decision determined that the City of Chicago did not intentionally cause injury to a fire department employee. The employee claimed that his employer understood that they were placing him at risk by forcing him to engage in strenuous physical activity...
Repetitive Stain Injuries & Musculoskeletal Disorders
Repetitive strain injuries are a common complaint made to Chicago workers’ comp attorneys. One of the most insidious types of injuries, the damage repetitive strain injuries cause accumulates over time. Thus, it may be months, years, or even decades since the onset of...
Nearly 11,000 Workplace Injuries Documented After First Year Of New Reported Requirements
On January 1, 2015, new federal workplace injury reporting requirements went into effect. During the first year of these new requirements, over 10,000 severe work-related injuries were reported. (Article continues below infographic.) THE NEW REQUIREMENTS The U.S....
OSHA Removes Slip, Trip, And Fall Rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes rules, regulations, and standards for safe working environments. Employers are required by law to comply with OSHA rules to provide a safe workplace for employees. If an employee is injured on the...
Chicago State University Adopts New Anti-Bullying Polices
Bullying isn’t a problem that is limited to elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Many college students in Illinois are also the victims of a bully as they pursue higher education. According to a study conducted by a professor at Indiana State...