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The law, which goes into effect January 1, 2020, prohibits someone’s immigration status to be used against them in a way that would prevent them from testifying freely and safely in civil court.

Hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise and lack of proper ear protection is the most common workplace injury in America.

Amendments to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act allows Illinois workers to sue their employers in civil tort actions for latent injuries that show up after the maximum time period of 25 years has expired.

Binding arbitration agreements for nursing home residents are no longer required for the provision of care and treatment. The recent ruling that bans forced arbitration for skilled and long-term facilities will protect the rights of residents.

Many injuries caused by nursing home abuse and neglect are never reported to law enforcement, as required by federal regulations.

Lake Michigan is the deadliest of all the Great Lakes, accounting for four times as many drowning deaths as the other four Great Lakes combined.

Workers in meatpacking and poultry plants are often exposed to dangerous levels of chemical ammonia used in refrigeration systems. Exposure can result in serious and fatal injuries.

Certified nursing homes are required to provide certain standards of care to prevent injuries and promote the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for residents.

Taking multiple medications may increase crash risks for older drivers. Most drivers, however, have not been warned about how their medicines may affect driving ability.

Illinois workers’ compensation provides vocational rehabilitation for seriously injured workers who can’t return to their previous jobs. Designed to limit an injured worker’s loss of earning capacity, services may include job search counseling, assisting with a job search program, and retraining and education at an accredited learning institution.