Contemptuous?

• 10/15/21
• Judge David Langham

I struggle for words periodically. The old memory is . . ., well . . , you know . . .   Let's just say I struggle for words. I landed in this instance on "contemptuous" - "manifesting, feeling, or ...
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Are We Out of Tune? Part 1

• 10/14/21
• Stephen Badger

Proposed Changes to the Globally Harmonized System When OSHA adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) on March 26, 2012, it had been 25 years since the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) ...
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What are the Types of OSHA Violations?

• 10/13/21
• AmTrust Financial

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces workplace safety by inspecting businesses and handling employee safety complaints. The inspections may identify violations of OSHA ...
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Common Sense or Evidence?

• 10/13/21
• Judge David Langham

The Florida First District Court recently rendered Cabrera v. Kablelink Communications, case 1D20-736. It is an instructive opinion as regards burden of proof. A concurring opinion additionally ...
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Lazy Insurance Adjuster Causes Work Injury To Get Worse

• 10/12/21
• Mike Helfand

I’ve written a lot about lazy Illinois work comp attorneys, but there are also some work comp insurance adjusters who really are slackers.  It’s often a low paying and not very rewarding ...
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The Work Comp Insurance Adjuster Might Not Know What They Are Doing

• 10/12/21
• Mike Helfand

One of the most important things for any injured Illinois worker to know is that insurance companies are nothing but businesses trying to maximize profits. In many ways this can hurt you as they will look ...
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Getting Ready for Winter Weather

• 10/12/21
• Greg LaRochelle

Now that we’re past the autumnal equinox, it won’t be much longer before Old Man Winter comes knocking on our door with a formidable fist. Once again, many of us will be faced with treacherous ...
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Anything Can Happen

• 10/11/21
• Judge Brian Addington

I’ve always liked golf, although I hardly ever play. When I became an attorney, I really tried to get into golf, thinking it would be a thing that an attorney would do with friends on a Friday ...
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OSHA Cites Insurance Agency for Exposing Workers to Coronavirus

• 10/11/21
• Jon L. Gelman

  A federal workplace health investigation found that an auto insurance company ignored coronavirus safety requirements and allowed others displaying symptoms to work at the exact Denver location where ...
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