Should high-risk contract workers be entitled to workers comp? A recent attack on an Uber driver has brought the issue of how the shared economy addresses workers comp. Omar, a 32-year-old driver for the app-based transportation network, was working a late-night shift...
The winter season brings with it a whole slew of new work injury risks in addition to the ones present in the workplace year round. The cold weather increases accidents related to slipping, cold-related injuries, and snow shoveling. Employers may find the need to plan...
How does Ebola affect a Work Comp claim? With the recent outbreaks of Ebola in Western Africa, and now the United States, many people are worried about contracting this deadly disease. The likelihood of contracting Ebola on a plane or other public area is fairly low....
Work Injury in the Age of Robots We’re living in such odd times that one common science fiction trope after another is starting to look like a real possibility. This time the reality has already been here for a couple of decades: killer robots. These robots...
A General Guide on what to do after a workers compensation injury. Please remember that the laws of workers compensation vary from state to state. It is always important to make sure you consult with an attorney who is familiar with the laws of workers compensation in...
An Illinois workers’ compensation commission official is still trying to claim more than $25,000 in a disability claim, years after being fired from her job. The woman, Jennifer Carrill, was involved in a few workers’ compensation cases that resulted in...
