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Public safety workers such as police officers and firefighters face workplace dangers that often result in serious injury and death. Each year in the United States, thousands of public safety workers lose their lives in the line of duty.

EMS workers face job hazards that put them at high risk for occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. In 2014, there were over 22,000 emergency medical service workers who were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.

Cars with automated safety systems like collision avoidance features, electronic blind-spot monitoring, automated braking, and lane-keeping systems prevent crashes and serious injuries to drivers and passengers.

Workers in certain age groups, racial/ethnic groups and occupations have a higher risk of fatal workplace injuries. In 2015, there were more than 4,800 workplace fatalities, representing the highest number of on-the-job deaths since 2008.

More than 68% of nail gun injuries occur to workers in the construction industry. Nail gun related injuries are a serious occupational risk to workers, resulting in 37,000 emergency room visits every year.

Throughout the U.S., nursing home residents are suffering injuries and illnesses caused by medical care they receive from their nursing home facilities. In Illinois, nursing home residents who suffer harm due to unsafe conditions and improper medical care have a right to file a lawsuit with a nursing home abuse lawyer for damages.

By hiring inexperienced, under-trained staff, nursing homes reduce general overhead costs. Although lower operational costs increase business profits, under-trained staff members contribute to higher health risks for nursing home residents.

Bloodstream infections in hospital patients are a growing concern. According to the CDC, hospital-acquired infections are a major cause of death to patients, especially those that involve the bloodstream or lungs.

Illinois roadway workers are exposed to hazardous workplace conditions that put them at high risk of serious injury and death. There are various occupations that require work near busy roadways and freeways, exposing thousands of workers to serious dangers.

Fraudulent workers’ compensation claims are more rare than portrayed in the media. Workers’ compensation reform advocates often rely on misleading reports, such as a Dateline special from 2009, that mischaracterize or fail to provide context of fraudulent workers’ compensation claims to push for tougher screening, higher premiums, and reduced benefits.