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Motor Vehicle 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.
Special work injury benefits programs may be available for federal employees, those employed in state and local government positions, railroad workers, seamen, longshoremen, and people engaged in maritime activities. When injured, the employee must determine what regulations apply to his injury and then file a claim with the appropriate program.
Over 70 percent of drivers admit to distracted driving behaviors while behind the wheel. Accidents and injuries related to cell phone use account for more than 1 million car crashes each year in the United States.
Whole person ratings are often miscalculated, leading to reduced workers’ compensation benefits. Working with a work injury attorney can help ensure that workers are assigned appropriate whole person ratings based on the severity and nature of their injuries.