Police are investigating the accident on Wednesday at the Springfield landfill.
Source: Maintenance worker dies in landfill accident in Springfield, Mo. : News
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Illinois law provides death benefits for certain family members of the person who dies as a result of a work injury.
Under workers’ compensation law’s so-called “going and coming” rule, for an employee having fixed hours and place of work, injuries sustained en route to or from the workplace are generally not com…
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Good description of Traveling employee rule for Workers’ Compensation. The rule expands the accidents for which you can be compensated. It does not extend to negligence cases. Questions about this complicated area of the law. Feel to contact me to discuss.
Going to court will make most people very nervous.
Being prepared will help you be more confident and composed.
There may still be some nerves, but it will help to know what to expect.
Most Social Security hearings and Workers’ Compensation Hearings will last from 45 to 60 minutes.
The Judge will most likely ask how long you can sit at one time due to your injury or disability.
If you respond with an answer of 20 to 30 minutes and then sit through the entire hearing, the Judge will question your testimony.
Make sure that you stand if you are feeling discomfort. You do not have to ask for permission to stand in the hearing. The only thing that you must make sure of is that you speak loudly and clearly.
Testifying at a hearing is not an endurance contest.
If you testify that you have to elevate your legs throughout the day due to pain or swelling, and you need to elevate your leg during the hearing then make sure you tell the Judge you need to take a break to elevate your leg.
Some Judges are very aware of the witness and how they act or respond during the hearing.
Make sure that you are just as aware of the Judge and that she is watching you.
Make sure that you talk with an experienced lawyer to guide you through your case whether it involves a settlement or hearing.
Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp and Social Security Disability lawyer Dirk May to discuss your case at 309-827-4371.
All 11 men are expected to survive, but some are seriously ill.
Source: Eleven construction workers sickened by carbon monoxide gas – The Washington Post
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This is a workers’ compensation claim. Any time you are injured on the job make sure that you contact an Illinois Work Comp Lawyer for help.
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Illinois has seen some of this type of activity with fraudulent work comp administrators. If you do not get paid when off work or your medical bills are unpaid, call an Illinois Work Comp lawyer right away.