The recent Annual Public Justice Gala in Nashville, Tennessee, was a gathering of significant importance, featuring distinguished guests and meaningful conversations. The event served as an opportunity to celebrate those working for justice and bring together advocates to continue this meaningful work.
Among the attendees were attorneys Kathleen Chavez and Elizabeth Chavez, who had the
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Workers’ compensation claims: Job protection concerns
Dealing with a work-related injury can be stressful, especially if the injury is serious and requires you to take time off work. One of the most pressing issues for some people in this position is whether they’ll still have a job once they’re healed. If you work in Illinois, you have some legal protections concerning…
Mi empleador no quiere devolverme mi trabajo después de recuperarme de las lesiones en el trabajo. ¿Hay algo que puedo hacer?
Tras sufrir una lesión laboral, y pasar por el proceso largo de sanación, a veces un trabajador tiene que lidiar con una situación preocupante: la negativa del empleador a restituirle su puesto de trabajo. Si usted de repente se encuentra sin trabajo después de lesionarse en el trabajo, tiene que saber qué medidas puede tomar…
What can you do if you suffer an injury while driving for work?
Driving is an important part of many employee’s workdays, whether they drive all day for their job or driving is just one of their tasks. Unfortunately, getting behind the wheel for work can also put you at risk of a crash. What should you know if you get into an accident on the job?
What…
Why does falling from a height lead to many workers’ compensation claims?
Any fall has the potential to lead to serious injuries. When workers fall from ladders, roofs or scaffolding, the harm they suffer is often even more severe. What should you know about the risks that falling can create?
How many workers suffer serious injuries in a fall?
Every year, many workers file for compensation due…
Machinery accidents among factory workers and fair compensation
Factory work is fraught with risks, especially from the powerful machinery used in manufacturing processes. Among the numerous hazards, accidents resulting in workers being caught in or between machinery stand out due to their potential severity.
Such incidents can lead to devastating injuries, including the loss of limbs, which not only impacts a worker’s physical…
¿Qué pasa si mis lesiones me impiden realizar mi trabajo?
Sufrir lesiones graves en el trabajo puede tener un impacto devastador en su vida profesional, especialmente si su empleo implica arduas tareas físicas. Si se encuentra en una situación donde sus lesiones le impiden volver a su antiguo trabajo, es importante saber que tiene derechos y opciones para continuar recibiendo apoyo y beneficios.
Opciones del…
¿La compensación por accidente de trabajo cubre tratamientos de larga duración?
Durante una jornada laboral puede ocurrir cualquier accidente que deje daños importantes a uno o varios trabajadores. Existen un sinfín de posibles situaciones que traen consigo afectaciones a la salud como consecuencia de un empleo. Ya sea por una caída repentina, defectos en alguna herramienta, manejo de sustancias peligrosas, o incluso una molestia que se…
¿Debo acudir al médico de la empresa por mi lesión laboral?
En el ámbito laboral, las lesiones pueden ocurrir inesperadamente y traer consigo una serie de dudas y procedimientos que deben seguirse con diligencia. Una de las preguntas frecuentes es si existe la obligación de acudir al médico que la empresa designa o si se puede optar por un médico de confianza. En Illinois, la ley…
Does workers’ compensation cover long-term care?
Injured workers need to understand whether they have workers’ compensation coverage and, if so, what these benefits cover. These benefits are meant to provide workers with the medical care they need to heal from their work-related injuries or illnesses.
There are several aspects of workers’ compensation coverage that may concern injured workers in Illinois. For…