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Scores of injury claims for flight attendants are not filed every year due to lack of information, lack of perseverance and mostly due to fear. Flight attendants get hurt on the job. Whether due to turbulence, lifting heavy bags, pushing carts, ground transportation...
The Supreme Court Decision of William Bremer v. The City of Rockford, 2016 IL 119889 filed on December 30, 2016 denied William Bremer, a City of Rockford firefighter’s claim for health insurance benefits under the Illinois Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA)...
Many of the motor vehicle crashes that we see on the news or in the courtroom involve tractor-trailers, but the vast majority of winter time crashes occur between passenger cars. For those of us who are not truck drivers, there are many lessons to learn to avoid...
A recent case from the First District Appellate Court provides some useful information for anyone injured at work who is seeking to obtain a "wage differential" award as part of a workers' compensation claim. The appeals court's ruling made it clear that the proper...
Flight attendants face an ever growing risk of serious back injuries, because of the improper handling of heavy bags. As the employees continue to preform heavy lifting, their injuries only become more pronounced. The Problem Working conditions for flight attendants...
The paid sick leave ordinance approved by the Chicago City Council on June 22, 2016 applies to practically all employers and full-time employees in the city. The ordinance becomes effective on July 1, 2017 and covers employees based in and/or working inside the...
Burn injuries can cause permanent injury, loss of income and significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Each year, thousands of workers are burned on everything from ovens and grills to heavy equipment that malfunctions and starts a fire. These injuries...
Plumbers, electricians, cleaning technicians, and other professionals are often required to work in confined spaces. This presents a number of dangers such as becoming trapped, being seriously injured by equipment, or being exposed to toxic gases. OSHA estimates that...
There are over 650,000 chemicals in use within the United States. These chemicals are used to make everything from plastics and furniture, to bedding and food. These chemicals and the production processes they are used in are carefully regulated by OSHA and other...
Airplane workers, especially baggage handlers are at continued risk for injuries because of the nature of their work. With constant repetitive movements, such as kneeling, bending and lifting, baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal pain. It is common for...
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