Workplace injuries happen all too often. Even the most careful workers injure themselves at work. Sometimes the injuries are minor and need nothing more than a band-aid. Sometimes, however, you may need medical treatment for your severe injury.
Some jobs, like working in an office, might not be the first thing you think of for Chicago workplace injuries. They do happen. With workers spending more time at work, the number of workplace injuries is on the rise, regardless of the job.
Although some injuries that happen on the job are unavoidable, many injuries at work result directly from an employer’s neglect. Simple things change everything.
Chicago workplace injuries hurt both employees and employers. An employee risks physical, emotional and financial impairment from injuries at work.
Employers have to pay extra costs for their employees’ medical care from the accident, their paycheck and other costs such as loss of production, morale and hiring temps during their healing.
Per the BLS, private employers reported close to 3,000,000 injuries and illnesses sustained at work in 2014. Some were fatal and some just minor.
Common Chicago workplace injuries are:
- Over working, like in summers
- Falling either on the same level OR
- Falling to lower level
- Hit by equipment or an object
- Crashes
- Slipping or tripping
- Sticking in equipment
- Repetitive motions
- Lastly, other types of exertions
Workers’ comp structure defines the benefits paid by employers to workers who are hurt on the job. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission handles issues that come up between employees and employers after injuries.
Most injuries happen when an employer did not take steps make sure that the work place was safe. A lawyer who knows the Illinois workers’ comp system can help an injured person with insurance and benefits to be made whole. Contact us today to get the best possible outcome. We work hard to get the justice you deserve. We answer our phones at 844-977-1900 24/7 or use our LiveChat. Get back faster with us in your corner. and most important of all, safety first.