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Workers Compensation
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Geneva Illinois Law Blog
¿Qué hacer si su empleador no le devuelve su trabajo tras una lesión laboral?
Recuperarse de una lesión laboral es un proceso desafiante, y lo último que uno espera es enfrentar obstáculos al regresar al trabajo. Si su empleador en Illinois no está dispuesto…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Illinois Workers Compensation: Fractured Pelvis
By Mike Helfand
Advice from a top Chicago workers compensation lawyer on benefits for a fractured pelvis on the job. Free legal guidance. Best Urbana workers compensation attorney.
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
When Your Work Injury Impacts Your Mental Health
By Mike Helfand
Most Illinois workers' compensation cases involve physical injuries. You slip on a wet floor and tear your ACL. You do a lot of typing and get carpal tunnel syndrome. Occasionally…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Did You Slip Off A Roof At Work? You May Have A Bigger Case Than You Realize
By Mike Helfand
Lawsuits for falling off a roof in Illinois due to negligence or faulty roofing material. You may have more options that just workers compensation.
Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
Washington Establishes New Standard for Deliberate Injury Exception in Latent Disease Cases
By Adam Buddenbohn, Alycenne Nguyen, Ryan White
In May 2025, the Supreme Court of Washington overruled previous precedent regarding the deliberate intent to injure exception related to workers’ compensation immunity for employers, finding that an employee may…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Florida’s New State Laws Hitting the Books This Summer
By By: Caren S. Marlowe, Sarah G. Hock
Quick Hits A handful of new Florida laws went into effect on July 1, 2025. New legislation changes the number of hours minors may work and their break entitlements and…
NY Disability Law Blog
Injured At Work? What Sanitation Workers In New York Should Know About Workers’ Comp
Sanitation workers are the backbone of keeping our towns and cities clean. That said, it’s not an easy job. According to the OSHA Education Center, it’s the seventh-most dangerous job…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Ganglion Cysts and Illinois Work Comp
By Mike Helfand
Ganglion cysts are a common medical condition that can develop in people who perform repetitive tasks at work. These fluid-filled lumps are typically found on the wrists, hands, fingers and/or…
NY Disability Law Blog
Summer Break & Seasonal Hospitality Jobs: Workers’ Compensation for Hotel and Restaurant Workers
Each summer, tourism in New York spikes. Thousands of visits come to enjoy the state’s many coastal beaches, wineries, and camping sites. The influx of visitors also brings thousands of…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
AC Joint Injuries and Illinois Work Comp
By Mike Helfand
Top Illinois workers compensation lawyers for AC joint injuries and other problems with your shoulder. Chicago attorney for work related injury to your clavicle. Free consultation.