FELA Protections for Injured Railroad Workers
The idea of workers’ compensation in this country is a relatively recent concept. For the longest time, if you were injured on the job, you could hope for a little money from the company, but there was no guarantee—and more often than not you were left out in the...
Legal Assistance is Available for Victims of the Bedford Park Tent Collapse
On September 14, 2023, a tent collapsed behind the CINTAS building in Bedford Park. Design Collective by CINTAS employees were enjoying an appreciation luncheon when the tent flew into the air and then landed on several people. 26 people were transported to local...
7 Common Causes of Workplace Amputation Injuries
Unfortunately, work-related amputation injuries are not so uncommon. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), there was an average of 8.9 out of 100,000 amputations between 2007 and 2018. There are several possible causes of workplace amputation injuries...
Reducing the Risk of Amputation From Mechanical Power Presses
A mechanical power press is the most commonly used type of power press. Since it’s the most commonly used, it’s also the most researched power press in terms of use and safety. Workers who regularly use mechanical power presses are at a greater risk of...