Too much pressure in equipment triggered Torrance refinery explosion – LA Times.
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Major workers’ compensation injuries at California plant.
In Illinois contractors who are injured on the job may file a Work Comp claim against their own employer and seek benefits.
I know that I make house calls.
I am not sure if anyone else does.
Doctors do not do that anymore, and not many lawyers are willing to leave the office to meet with you.
I will come to your hospital room, your home or anywhere else you want to discuss your work injury case.
This is important because not everyone can get into a lawyer’s office to talk about their case.
You should be able to feel comfortable and not have to go to extremes to discuss your case with an experienced Work Comp attorney.
It is important for you to have experienced, knowledgeable representation because you will be dealing with an insurance company who has a number of lawyers on staff and other lawyers they have hired to protect their interests and not yours.
The best thing is it does not cost you any money upfront to hire a Workers’ Compensation lawyer. All fees are paid at the end of the case and they are limited to 20 percent of your settlement or award.
I have driven a client to his hearing this week, delivered a client’s check today, and have meet with a client at the Salvation Army this past week, so I will be glad to meet with you anywhere you need.
Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371 to discuss your case.
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Illinois needs this type of training so that workers are prepared to step into good paying jobs. Better not to suffer a Workers’ Compensation injury, however, one example of the advantage of good paying jobs is that in Illinois, if you are injured on the job any recovery is based on your rate of pay. Low paying jobs result in low settlements. Higher paying jobs result in higher settlements.
Uber, Lyft could be forced to provide drivers with workers comp benefits | Business Insurance.
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In Illinois if you are not an employee, then Workers’ Compensation laws do not apply. The issue is how much control Uber has over the drivers. Of course, if you are not an employee then all medical bills and lost wages are your own responsibility.
Hospitals Fail To Protect Nursing Staff From Becoming Patients : NPR.
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Nursing is a dangerous job. Not really surprising considering the long hours, bending, twisting and lifting involved.