What if I suffered a workers' comp construction injury?
Aug 30, 2013
Workers employed by the construction industry face some of the most dangerous working conditions compared to other workers in any employment situation. Potential hazards are everywhere. In response, ma...
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What is a railroad injury (FELA) workers' comp case?
Aug 30, 2013
FELA (The Federal Employers Liability Act) is a federal law that provides employees with benefits when they are injured either on or around trains that were engaged in interstate commerce. This guide e...
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Who qualifies for workers' comp vocational rehabilitation?
Aug 30, 2013
Whenever an employee has been injured on the job and suffered an injury, the worker may require help rebuilding certain job skills in order to be productive when he or she returns to the job. In other ...
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Worker's comp neck, back and spine injuries
Aug 30, 2013
There are many different occupations that require some sort of pushing, pulling or lifting in order for the worker to correctly perform their job. But whether the work involves lifting heavy objects or...
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What is a worker's comp occupational disease?
Aug 30, 2013
There are many illnesses and diseases that may be contracted as a result of employment and they range from minor irritations to diseases such as asbestosis that may ultimately result in death. When a w...
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What is a worker's comp repetitive stress injury?
Aug 30, 2013
A repetitive stress injury is damage that occurs to the body from repeated use or motion. It happens when a worker does the same thing over and over again as part of their job. Some of the jobs that te...
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Did I give up my rights to file a worker's comp claim?
Aug 30, 2013
Its quite common for the workers compensation insurance adjuster to begin to pay medical bills, surgery bills and hospital bills on behalf of the injured worker. Its also common for the insurance compa...
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Should I trust the doctor assigned by my worker's comp insurer?
Aug 30, 2013
Imagine this Someone gives you a job where you check out carpet rugs to make sure theyre not defective. They pay you for every rug you check out. Its good money, you like the job and hope that it will...
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Is it a good idea to let the worker's comp insurance company take the lead?
Aug 30, 2013
When an injury occurs, the worker should immediately inform the employer, supervisor, human resources department manger or general contractor both orally and in writing if possible. This is very import...
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Will filing a worker's comp claim put my job in jeopardy?
Aug 30, 2013
In Illinois as in many other states, employees can be fired for virtually any reason or for no reason at all, as long as the reason is not discriminatory, or not in violation of union rules or a few ot...
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