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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
State inspectors with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are warning people about structural deficiencies in many Chicago area bridges. Illinois ranks third in the United States for its number of bridges, but 16 percent of them have been deemed structurally deficient and dangerous by structural engineers with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
When a person suffers injuries caused by another person, the injury victim may choose/or not to file a tort claim or lawsuit against the other party. When injuries are the result of a crime, prosecution of the offender commences without the victim’s permission.
Workers and employers need to be aware of the top 10 safety violations that were reported by OSHA in 2018 so they can take steps to improve safety at their workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issues an average of 40,000 violations to companies every year. The agency is tasked with enforcing safety regulations that are aimed at increasing workplace safety and reducing accidents.
Line workers face increased risks because there is a shortage in the number of people who perform this type of work. Because of the shortage, line workers may be expected to work longer hours and to do more. Additionally, there aren’t enough experienced line workers to supervise people who are less experienced.
Many suspicious deaths in nursing homes are never investigated because facilities commonly pass them off as the result of natural causes like age or medical conditions. In many cases, nursing homes conceal the cause of death to hide abuse and neglect. Cook County law requires that all accidental deaths be reported to the coroner.
People in Illinois who experience debilitating stress because of their jobs might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers may experience many different types of pressures from their jobs that can cause psychological and physical problems.
People who are heading out on a road trip for spring break should take adequate safety precautions and exercise good driving behaviors to prevent serious accidents that may cause injuries or deaths. During spring break, car accidents rise significantly due to increased traffic, weather conditions, impaired and distracted drivers, and more teen drivers on the road.
Exposure to ototoxic chemicals found in a number of solvents, varnishes and other products common at worksites can cause permanent hearing loss regardless of whether noise exposure exists.
Vulnerable seniors in nursing homes are getting raped and sexually abused by facility staff members and caregivers who are paid to take care of them. In the United States, thousands of cases of nursing home sexual abuse are reported every year.
Some of the worst workplace accidents in history demonstrate how workers pay when employers are negligent. Federal laws require that employers maintain a safe workplace in accordance with OSHA safety standards for each industry. When employers fail in this duty or fail to make sure that safety procedures are followed, disaster can strike.