Truck accidents can be devastating. Because they are such massive vehicles, when commercial trucks collide with passenger cars, it’s often the occupants of the car who sustain serious or catastrophic injuries. The financial and mental costs arising from a truck accident can be hefty. The injured party could pursue compensation for damages if they were…
Many car accidents occur because of driver negligence, such as distracted or drowsy driving, or traffic violations, like running a red light or speeding. These driving behaviors can lead to various types of crashes. The most common include: Rear-end collisions T-bones Head-on collisions Sideswipes This blog will review each type of wreck and what you…
Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois According to the workers’ compensation law in Illinois, all injuries—including exacerbated pre-existing conditions and work-related injuries suffered outside of the workplace—caused during the scope of an employee’s job duties are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation in Illinois provides the following benefits to injured employees: Medical and rehabilitative expenses…
If you suffer an injury in a car accident in Illinois while performing work-related duties, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But what if you are injured during your commute to and from the workplace? According to the “going-and-coming rule” in Illinois, an employee who sustains an injury while commuting to or from work is…
Rules About Working While Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits The rules about working while on workers’ comp vary depending on the severity of your injuries and the type of benefits you are currently receiving through workers’ compensation. For example, if you have only suffered a minor injury and are able to return to work in a…
How Do Workers’ Compensation Disfigurement Benefits Work? Sometimes catastrophic injuries can occur in the workplace that not only result in serious injuries, but also leave permanent scars behind even after they’ve healed. In situations where the worker is left with permanent scarring or disfigurement, they may be eligible to receive compensation through the workers’ compensation…
How to Properly Lift Heavy Objects at Work Whether you work as a package delivery driver, on an assembly line, or even in an office environment, lifting is a common duty in many workplaces. Unfortunately, any kind of heavy lifting at work can put you at risk for suffering a serious back injury if not…
Will My Insurance Cover An Injury That Happened At Work? After suffering an injury at work, you may be tempted to avoid the hassle of filing a workers’ compensation claim and instead decide it would be better to file a claim through your own personal insurance policy. Although tempting, there are several reasons why you…
A Dive Into Workers’ Compensation Investigations and What They Look For A large number of fraudulent workers’ compensation claims are filed each year throughout the U.S. This not only bogs down the workers’ compensation system, but also costs tax-payers thousands of dollars. As a result, most insurance companies have resorted to using private investigators to…
Understanding How Workers’ Comp Affects Your Taxes If you have suffered a work-related injury in the last year and have been receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you may have concerns about how those benefits could affect your taxes in the future. This blog will attempt to answer any questions you may have about how your workers’…
Each month, the National Safety Council (NSC) observes different safety campaigns to promote safety, responsibility, and well-being across the country. In March, it is officially National Ladder Safety Month, as presented by the American Ladder Institute. At McHargue & Jones, LLC, we are often called upon to help clients who have fallen off unsafe ladders,…
Understanding Occupational Illnesses Is your job making you sick? We are not talking about workplace frustrations like not enough pay for too much work. We’re talking about actual illnesses. Occupational illnesses are a serious concern for people in numerous jobs and industries. Each day at work, someone in such an industry might be exposed to…
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), November of 2020 was the fourth hottest November on record, which dates back to pre-1900. November 2021 is looking to compete with last year, too. Whether you live in California, Idaho, Illinois, Florida, or Massachusetts, you have probably noticed that working outside is getting warmer…
Not all jobs keep you behind a desk or counter, or even within a brick-and-mortar place of employment. Many people make a living by driving around their cities and counties each day, and we’re not talking just about truck drivers. The growing “gig economy” has allowed thousands and thousands of Americans to use their cars…
A seizure is a medical condition caused by neurological damage or deficiencies. When an electrical impulse in the brain is unable to reach its intended destination or otherwise “misfires,” it can cause a seizure. Although many types of seizures are caused by identifiable seizures, a rare few are not, which means that a seizure can…
