When the time arrived that you and your beloved parent determined it was best if he or she moved into an Illinois nursing home, you may have felt relieved yet worried at the same time. You know you won't be able to visit your loved one as often as you'd prefer because...
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Does your employer prioritize employee safety or the bottom line?
Do you risk your life on a construction site each day? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says thousands of preventable construction site accidents occur on construction sites nationwide each year, including Illinois. Unfortunately, employers who focus...
Was your truck accident caused by untreated sleep apnea?
You may be among many others who consciously or unconsciously experience some level of anxiety as you travel next to, behind or in front of an 18-wheeler. No one would blame you. After all, they are big, heavy and intimidating as they cast a shadow over your vehicle...
Rear end collisions do not have to happen
When you are on the road and you come upon a traffic jam, do you keep your eyes on your rearview mirror as you wait for vehicles to start moving again? Do you hold your breath as a vehicle comes barreling up behind you, hoping the driver can apply the brakes before...
Shopping cart injuries could be grounds to pursue a civil claim
When are shopping at your favorite Illinois clothing store or picking up groceries for the week, you are probably not thinking about what will happen if you get hurt while you are there. Unfortunately, accidents in stores happen all the time, and often, they are the...
The 4 most deadly hazards on construction sites
Construction workers nationwide, including those here in Illinois, face an endless list of hazards every day. Mitigating all the dangers is a daunting task because each construction site is unique. If your employer prioritizes employee safety, you have a better chance...
All construction workers share common injury risks on the job
Whether you work construction here in Illinois or somewhere else, each job site presents common injury risks. Even if your employer does everything possible to guard your safety, accidents still happen.You wear the right personal protective equipment, use harnesses,...
The menu of safety hazards faced by restaurant servers
Waiting tables for a living in one of the many restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois, might be the ideal job for you. However, along with the social interaction and the flexible hours come the toll of stress, headaches, short tempers, sleep disturbances and...
Protecting construction workers during the winter
For the men and women who work outdoors in Illinois, the winter months can be brutal. Between the frigid temperatures and the wind, the conditions can be rough, and in some circumstances, they can be quite dangerous. It is especially important for construction workers...
Avoid hospital time by avoiding mistakes in your workplace
You and other members of the Illinois workforce in and around Chicago are entitled to safe work environments. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration that governs workplace safety in all industries requires employers to protect all workers from harm....