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Cubital Tunnel and Work Comp in Illinois

When I became a lawyer way back in 1997, my first boss was talking to me about how I would have to learn about various medical problems that end up being work comp cases in Illinois. Being too smart for my own good I figured that couldn’t be that hard. I was a big sports … Continue Reading

Spondylolisthesis and Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

Back injuries are one of the most common reasons Illinois workers end up missing time from work. One serious spine condition that can cause ongoing pain and limit a person’s ability to do their job is spondylolisthesis. When this condition is caused or made worse by work, injured employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation … Continue Reading

When Your Work Injury Impacts Your Mental Health

Most Illinois workers’ compensation cases involve physical injuries. You slip on a wet floor and tear your ACL. You do a lot of typing and get carpal tunnel syndrome. Occasionally people have mental injuries like PTSD. That can happen from being robbed at gun point or seeing a co-worker get killed. And at times people … Continue Reading

Ganglion Cysts and Illinois Work Comp

Ganglion cysts are a common medical condition that can develop in people who perform repetitive tasks at work. These fluid-filled lumps are typically found on the wrists, hands, fingers and/or thumbs. They can cause pain and discomfort and prevent an employee from doing their job duties. If you develop a ganglion cyst due to your … Continue Reading

Injuries During Team Building Are Work Comp Claims

Person doing a trust fall at a company team building exerciseI think I did my first trust fall in junior high. Since then I’ve done scavenger hunts, pub crawls, trivia nights, egg tosses, Whirlyball, chicken wing eating contests, two truths and a lie and a bunch of other things designed to foster bonding and a good working environment. I don’t know that any of them … Continue Reading
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