With tax season just around the corner, you may be wondering “Is workers’ comp taxable?” Well, you can breathe easy. In general, workers’ compensation is not taxable but your reward may be reduced in certain situations. A workers’ comp...
Worker’s Compensation claims are much more common than you may think. You might be surprised to know that they can happen anywhere, not just at dangerous work sites. Did you know that there are many different types of claims people can make in the office? Here are...
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 350,000 individuals lose their lives due to cardiac arrest each year in the United States. And about 805,000 Americans will experience a heart attack annually. A heart attack at work can mean several days in...
Dealing with the aftermath of a work injury is no small feat. Injured workers often have to jump through several hoops and red tape when filing a workers’ compensation claim to help cover their expenses. One of those hoops is an independent medical examination...
Liability for construction site accidents can be complicated to determine. Employers have a responsibility to protect their workers to prevent injury or harm on the construction site. However, Illinois laws do not make it easy for employees to sue their employers when...
Few things are more stressful than missing work due to a workplace injury. Fortunately, systems such as workers’ compensation insurance were put in place to help protect workers from suffering financially while they recover from these injuries. However, while...