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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
Millions of Americans suffer from workplace injuries, and workplace violence is the 10th most common reason for injury on the job. While there have been some high-profile cases, not all incidences of workplace violence make the news.
A proposed rule to regulate sleep apnea for truck drivers and railroad workers has brought both criticism and praise as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration work to reduce accidents caused by drowsy driving.
High obesity rates are straining nursing homes ability to care for their residents. Patients that are severely or morbidly obese require specialized tools and attention with which most nursing homes are not equipped. This problem affects both new and old nursing home facilities which have not adapted to the new landscape.
Under-staffing in nursing homes is an issue that plagues elderly care facilities throughout the nation, and it has been linked to an increased risk for the neglect and abuse of vulnerable residents. According to the Journal of the National Medical Association, it is estimated that 90 percent of nursing homes in America are short-staffed, and as a result, many residents suffer from malnutrition, dehydration, and other forms of neglect and abuse.
The loss of a limb can have an immediate, and permanent impact on a worker’s livelihood. 4,900 workers suffered injuries requiring amputation in 2014. The loss of a hand, arm, or leg can sideline a career and make it impossible to continue working within a profession. Along with severe burns and blindness, amputations are some of the most complicated and costly work-related injuries to recover from.
Reports from the National Center on Elderly Abuse (NCEA) reveal that some individuals may be at a higher risk of experiencing nursing home abuse than others. Serious physical, sexual, psychological and financial abuse are some of the most common types of abuse residents suffer, and one in three nursing homes in the United States were cited for some form of abuse between the years of 1999 and 2001.
Workers who experience crushing injuries are often permanently disabled. Heavy machinery and lax safety standards are a dangerous combination that can end a career in mere moments. Chicago workers’ compensation lawyers are well aware of the permanent damage crushing injuries can have.
Pokemon Go is creating a serious distracted driving hazard in the U.S. Law enforcement agencies around the country are warning drivers not to use Pokemon Go while driving. In big cities like Chicago with heavy traffic, a Chicago personal injury attorney sees many distracted driving accidents that injure motorists, as well as pedestrians.
According to the American Cancer Society, diesel exhaust is linked to many lung cancer deaths in the U.S. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal states that approximately 12 million workers are exposed to diesel exhaust every year. Workers employed in auto, construction, mining, farming and shipping industries have the heaviest exposure to diesel exhaust fumes.
A worker gets injured and files a workers compensation claim. They then go to the doctor for treatment and are prescribed painkillers to help with the healing process. However, rather than simply prescribing the necessary amount of medication, they sell them more than they need.