On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 25, 2020 | Dog & Animal Bites
When a dog or other animal bites a person, the worry is not solely the severity of the bite itself. Another concern is the potential for infection. When the animal’s teeth pierce the skin, bacteria can enter the body. Medical News Today explains that in some cases,...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Employers across Illinois may find it hard to determine when a workplace injury or illness is meant to be recorded on OSHA’s Form 300. OSHA has specific rules on record keeping, and though there are admittedly gray areas, it expects compliance, as a failure to...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Older workers in Chicago and across the United States are at higher risk for fatal on-the-job injuries, according to a recent analysis by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report was published in the BLS Monthly Labor Review in...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 7, 2020 | Auto Accident Injuries
Car accidents are very stressful experiences that can challenge even the most veteran driver. Between the accident, damage to the vehicle and any sustained injuries, many people fail to file an insurance claim properly. Insurance policies contain a lot of complex...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
People throughout Illinois work in academic, research and commercial laboratories. These work environments encompass many types of hazards, such as exposure to hazardous biological or chemical substances and radiation. Physical hazards are present in instrument rooms,...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 4, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
According to OSHA, companies in Illinois and throughout the country struggle to prevent fall injuries and deaths. Annually, companies lose $70 billion to medical and workers’ compensation costs associated with falls in the workplace. Losing workers to fall...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 3, 2020 | Construction Accident Injuries
Scaffolds, those necessary structures on virtually all construction sites, nevertheless pose a continuing safety hazard for you as a construction worker. Unfortunately, scaffolding injuries, many of them fatal, abound in the construction industry. Per the Bureau of...
On behalf of Roger D. Rudich, Ltd. | Sep 1, 2020 | Auto Accident Injuries
Drivers in Illinois should know that distracted driving is behind an increasing number of crashes. Strictly speaking, anything that takes a driver’s attention from the road is a distraction. This can include eating, drinking, looking at billboards and adjusting...