BLS Releases Workplace Fatality Report
A report released in December by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the number of workplace fatalities increased by almost 6 percent in 2022 compared to the number of deaths in 2021. According to the report, a worker died every 96 minutes in 2022. The following is a brief overview of the report’s findings. If you […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Joliet?
When someone suffers injuries due to another person’s negligence, the law gives them the right to seek compensation. However, that right is not open-ended. Every personal injury claim in Joliet, Illinois, must be filed within a specific time limit known as the statute of limitations. Missing this deadline can mean losing your chance to recover damages […]
When a Work Accident Affects Your Earning Capacity
When a worker is left permanently and totally disabled after a workplace accident, workers’ compensation can often replace the worker’s entire paycheck. However, a lot of workers who have sustained permanent and life-altering injuries are no longer able to do the job they had before but are still able to do some work. For example, a factory worker who […]