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Shoulder Injury At Work? You Must Know This
Shoulder Injury At Work? You Must Know This

By far the number one question we get from injured Illinois workers is, “What is my case worth?”  That makes sense. If you are missing time from work, it can greatly impact your life financially. […]
And Don't Forget to Take Your Arm!
And Don't Forget to Take Your Arm!

Two public workers who were performing sidewalk maintenance in Lewiston, Maine are being hailed as heroes this week after encountering a severely injured man stumbling down the street toward them. It appeared his arm had […]
Helping Others At The ABA Mid-Winter Workers' Compensation Conference In New Orleans
Helping Others At The ABA Mid-Winter Workers' Compensation Conference In New Orleans

The American Bar Association encourages members to support the communities in which they live and work.  In an effort to help the New Orleans community, in which we are meeting for the Workers' Compensation Mid-Winter […]
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral arguments on Medicaid Reimbursement Case
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral arguments on Medicaid Reimbursement Case

On January 10, 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case Gallardo by and through Vassallo v. Marstiller (No. 20-1263). This action before the Supreme Court is an appeal of the United States […]
The Dangers of Working Long Hours
The Dangers of Working Long Hours

Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labor Organization (ILO) released a study regarding the number of heart attack and stroke deaths linked to working long hours. In this article, we’ll look at the risks […]
COVID, Comp, Claims and Costs
COVID, Comp, Claims and Costs

Last week NCCI and several state bureaus and research organizations put on an excellent webinar on COVID’s’ impact on Workers’Compensation. The analysis covered 2020 data from 45 states. The full report is available here. Quick takes […]
Illinois Work Comp When You Are Shot
Illinois Work Comp When You Are Shot

Did you know that not every injury that occurs at work is covered by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act?  Your injury has to arise out of your job duties and happen during the course of […]
Florida Public Health Doctor Nabbed Over Stab Regarding Jab (Or is That Jab Regarding Stab?)
Florida Public Health Doctor Nabbed Over Stab Regarding Jab (Or is That Jab Regarding Stab?)

It would seem when the Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis say that an employee’s vaccination status is nobody’s business, they mean it. A physician and top official of the Florida Department of Health has been […]