Mar 18, 2016 | Illinois Workers' Comp Info, Workers' Compensation News
A construction worker fell 53 stories, struck a moving car, and died in downtown Los Angeles yesterday, as reported by CNN. It was only his second day on the job. Beyond how horrible and tragic such an event must be for the deceased worker’s family and friends, this... May 5, 2015 | Case Law News, Work Comp Info
On May 1, 2015, the Appellate Court of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Division had occasion to answer this question. The injured worker filed an application under the Workers’ Compensation Act, seeking benefits for injuries sustained while she was... Apr 29, 2015 | Occupational Safety and Health
In a recent post, Dr. David Michaels, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, and Joseph A. Main, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, commented on their commitment to worker safety. About a year ago, a tower... Dec 15, 2014 | Litigation News
The following letter to the editor by ITLA President John D. Cooney was published in The Madison County Record on December 12, 2014, in response to this letter. December 12, 2014 Dear Editor: Asbestos is the quintessential example of corporations knowing that they...