Illinois Injury Law Blog

The agricultural industry has consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States throughout the last decade. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, each day, more than 200 agricultural workers in America...

Working in and around airplanes can be a dangerous occupation. Some of the most common hazards include head injuries, crushing injuries, serious musculoskeletal damage and exposure to infectious diseases. In a recent case, an American worker was killed when an air bag...

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, more than 85,000 flights take off and land in America every day. Commercial airplanes often fly multiple times per day, carrying many loads of passengers. Like hotel rooms, restaurants and other enclosed spaces, these...

An employee with DHL Airways, Inc., was working with a baggage loader in the early morning in June 2000. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employee had unknowingly positioned his foot under the edge of the loader. The operator turned on the machine,...

Airport tarmac workers can face incredibly dangerous conditions while on the job. Despite the accidents and deaths that occur in these occupations, few airports or airlines offer proper airline injury compensation for the damages these workers often sustain. When the...