by Admin | Apr 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Asbestos was a popular material in the U.S. construction and shipbuilding industry for a period of more than 100 years. As the twentieth century progressed, doctors and scientists began to realize that exposure to asbestos could be lethal to humans. This dangerous...
by Admin | Apr 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
According to a recent report in USA Today, commercial airlines in America handle more than 30 million checked bags each month. Transporting luggage safely from point A to point B is an important aspect of the modern airline industry, as every Chicago workers’...
by Admin | Apr 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Trenching and excavation is a dangerous job. Many people are injured or killed while using excavating equipment on construction sites. Workers have the right to be protected from trenching injuries. If employers do not use proper safety procedures, they may be fined...
by Admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Settling a claim for workers’ compensation can be difficult and arduous. Recent reforms to Illinois workers’ compensation law have made it harder for injured employees to receive medical payouts. Workers can protect their own best interests after an accident by...
by Admin | Mar 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Admin | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
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