Many Chicago Bears fans will know the name Tom Tupa well — the longtime NFL punter, whose 17-year career came to an abrupt end in 2005, has been granted workers’ compensation for an injury he suffered that year while practicing. Tupa was preparing for a preseason game in 2005, and while he was out on>> Read More

A disturbing workplace accident that occurred in the Chicago area was highlighted in a recent report by the Center for Progressive Reform. In general, the report recommends that OSHA increase efforts to protect temporary or contingent employees who are unduly used for dangerous or undesirable jobs. Companies often hire these workers to avoid having to>> Read More

Our Chicago readers know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a big job to do. In addition to investigating workplace accidents which have already happened, OSHA works to develop safety rules and conducts inspections to make sure that those worker safety rules are being followed. Recently it was reported that OSHA cited The>> Read More

When we think of a Chicago police officer injured in the line of duty, we may think of someone shot by a bad guy. Perhaps an undercover officer is busted for being a cop and is shot. The truth is that most police officers are injured in motor vehicle accidents. According to the Center for>> Read More

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is one of several regulatory agencies that strive to keep workers safe. Even so, accidents can happen especially in certain industries such as construction. When OSHA finds a violation, they can levy a fine against a company, but that does not always stop the unsafe workplace practices. In Chicago>> Read More

Kristin Chenoweth has released multiple country music albums, worked on Broadway musicals and has a reputable television career. And no matter if Chenoweth steps onto a performance stage, a movie set or a television studio, she is entitled to a safe work environment. This expectation is the same for all employees in Chicago, Illinois —>> Read More

It is becoming increasingly clear that if you get injured on the job in Illinois, you will most likely need a workers’ compensation lawyer, now more than ever, due to the most recent changes made to the workers’ compensation laws in Illinois. These changes work against injured workers for the benefit of their employers’ and>> Read More

Anyone in Chicago can attest to the fact that we work within a global economy. For decades, or perhaps more than a century, Chicago has been a hub of international business activity. According to business sources we have more than 1,500 foreign-based companies and more than $40 billion in foreign direct investment within our city.>> Read More

There are certain things that Illinois employees can expect from their employers, including a safe workplace. No employee should be concerned that he or she will become injured in a workplace accident and certainly should not have to worry about dying on the job. Sadly, not all employers are able to uphold this commitment to>> Read More

Workers’ compensation varies by state in terms of both the premiums paid by employers and the benefits obtained by ill or injured workers. Illinois is one of the high cost states, along with California and Alaska. Within the past 18 months, the governors of California and Illinois have signed comprehensive workers’ compensation reform. Employers are>> Read More

Those who belong to a minority population can frequently recall an instance of discrimination that he or she has encountered or witnessed. Discrimination can range from being fired from a job, turned down for an apartment rental or being passed over for a promotion. Even though there are anti-discrimination laws, favoritism and discrimination still occurs.>> Read More

A recent decision rendered by the Illinois Workers Compensation commission will go a long way in shaping how the American Medical Association (AMA) ratings will affect Permanent Partial Disability awards and settlements. As many already know, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act in June 2011. Under the amendments and pursuant to>> Read More