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There’s been a lot of news around work comp pharmacy of late – time to dive into what’s happening, why, and the implications thereof. No better place to start than WCRI’s just-published study on the latest […]

Workers’ compensation’s original premise, the “Grand Bargain”, has remained consistent since its inception in the early 20th century. There have been exceptions and variations to the definition of disease and injury coverage, types of benefits and […]

I received an interesting inquiry from an attorney interested in pursuing Board Certification Worker’s Compensation. The application period is September 1 through October 31, 2022 (Halloween). The question was in two parts, and despite my familiarity with […]

Most people have heard the phrase “torn cartilage” before. Usually you hear it when there are reports about athlete injuries. It’s actually a really common Illinois work injury too. Most people don’t know what it […]

The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA for all industries. OSHA publishes the list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards […]

There has been a suspicion for years that the convenience of our society had the potential to reap corresponding harm upon us. It is, as they say, both a gift and a curse. Allice Hoffman […]

Ever heard the phrase “things aren’t always as they appear”?  Never has that been more accurate than with minor motor vehicle accidents.  What you believe to be a minor car accident injury can quickly escalate, […]

During my tenure as a physical therapist, I would get asked about using back braces or back belts for injury prevention. I would tell my patients there was little to no evidence to support those […]