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The runway is an exciting but hazardous place to work. Airport employees need a full range of safety equipment to stay visible and protected in the ramp environment. Planes are built for flight, not for runway maneuvers. They are unwieldy and may be hard to control...
Aviation maintenance is a crucial part of the American transportation industry. Tens of thousands of planes take off and land safely every day because of the hard work of maintenance professionals. Unfortunately, working with aircraft can place employees at an...
Airline workers are often at risk of serious injury from occupational trauma. The possible dangers of airline work include hearing damage, musculoskeletal damage, head injury, infectious diseases and amputation. In many cases, these injuries occur because of unsafe...
Air travel is an important part of the American economy. Many business and leisure travelers pack heavy bags full of clothing, gifts and other personal goods. Ramp workers can decrease the risk of injury by handling luggage with proper ergonomic techniques. Risks of...
Illinois workers have the right to collect workers’ compensation when they sustain an injury out of and in the course of employment. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Diseases Act gives them this right. When an injury occurs and workers’ compensation...
The construction industry is an important source of employment for Illinois workers, as well as those across the country. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nearly 6.5 million U.S. workers laboring in more than 250,000 construction sites...
Sustaining an injury in the workplace can be a trying experience for Illinois workers. Beyond the pain and fear associated with traumatic events, navigating the workers’ compensation process can also be a challenge. As any Chicago work injury lawyer knows, even...
Rollover accidents can occur while traveling in any type of vehicle. People traveling in sports utility vehicles, however, may be more likely to rollover, a fact known by a Chicago car accident attorney. Not only are these rugged vehicles equipped to handle off-road...
Back injuries sustained in the workplace can have a negative impact on not only work life, but also personal life. Unfortunately, back injuries are among the most common work-related injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, back injuries...
Medical records represent an important part of the process of obtaining workers’ compensation in Illinois. Workers’ compensation is an entitlement to benefits, owed by the employer, when a worker is injured out of and in the course of employment. Any workers’...
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