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It is common knowledge that applying for Social Security Disability is not an easy process. Any kind of mistake made on the application or missing information can lead to a denial and a lengthy appeal. Currently less than half of all applications for SSD benefits are...

The term asbestos can refer to any of the six naturally occurring asbestos minerals that are found around the world. Although the minerals can be released into the air naturally, people are exposed most often through industrial processes. Use of the material has been...

While there is always some risk associated with each surgery that occurs in Chicago, patients have a right to expect to receive the minimum standard of care, no matter what facility at which they are being treated. However, a Johns Hopkins University study has...

Throughout Illinois and the United States, many people believe that mobile phones can be safely used while driving if they have a hands-free feature because it results in less cognitive distraction. Cognitive distraction occurs when the mind is no longer focusing on...

Generally, workers who are injured on the job in Illinois are entitled to benefits, including disability and coverage of required medical treatment, under the Workers’ Compensation Act. There are cases, however, in which an employer may refuse to pay for workers’...

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, there are more than 7,000 warehouses across the U.S., employing over 145,000 workers. Even in the safest of facilities, warehouse employees can face a number of hazards in the workplace. Some of the...

Any number of incidents, including falls, auto accidents, machine entanglements and repetitive motion, can contribute to employees in Illinois, and throughout the U.S., suffering a serious injury or illness in the workplace. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act,...

Philip A. Bareck recently had his Industrial Commission Decision Ludwig v. Caterpillar, which awarded significant medical and disability benefits following a chemical exposure (which Caterpillar disputed), published in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Bulletin,...