When you’re injured on the job, filing a workers’ compensation claim is the best way to help offset your medical expenses and give you access to a portion of your normal wage while you recover. However, filing a claim doesn’t guarantee that you’ll receive...
Getting injured on the job is something that no worker ever wants to experience, but it happens every day. When it does, filing a workers’ compensation claim in Chicago will help cover the cost of your medical bills and give you access to a portion of your regular...
When you’re injured, there are programs in place to help replace a portion of your monthly income so you can still cover your regular expenses and focus on your recovery. Two of the most common programs are workers’ compensation and short-term disability. However,...
When you work any type of job, it’s normal for your body to experience strain as part of the process. However, for some workers, that repeated strain can lead to repetitive-use injuries that make performing their regular tasks and duties almost impossible. If you’re...
Unions actively work to protect their members from employer mistreatment and unfair conditions. Unfortunately, giant corporations and the media have long slandered unions, making them seem unnecessary at best and an impediment to workers’ rights at worst. For many...
Workplace injuries can range from minor, short-term injuries to severe, long-term disabilities. While workers’ compensation will help you cover the cost of your medical bills and helps replace some of your income while you recover, what happens when you’re ready to...
When you’re injured on the job in the performance of your duties, you’re eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation helps cover the cost of your medical treatments and provides you with a portion of your regular income while you recover. But...
Framers play a critically important role in the construction of new residential and commercial structures. After a foundation for a new project has been laid, the work of other construction professionals generally cannot begin in earnest until framers have completed...
Brain injuries are among the most consequential kinds of harm that a construction worker can suffer as a result of occupational circumstances. Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s experience and well-being. Yet,...
Federal data has confirmed time and again that falls are the leading cause of both non-fatal injuries and death within the construction industry. Therefore, any efforts concerned with preventing workers from falling are welcome additions to the broader conversation...