Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the single largest category of workplace injuries in the United States and account for nearly 30% of all workers’ compensation costs. Other common names for MSDs are “repetitive motion injury”, “repetitive stress injury” and “overuse injury.” What are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)? MDS injuries and disorders strike various areas of the body… Read More »
Archives for November 2016
Law Enforcement Targeting the Fatal Four | Speeding, DUI, Seatbelts & Distracted Driving
During the holiday season, troopers with the Illinois state police will be out in force on the look out for ” Fatal Four” moving violations, which include speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing seat belts and distracted driving. Iowa troopers also plan to be on the look out for the… Read More »
Quad Cities Work Injury Help
Injured workers in the state of Illinois receive what has been characterized as “reasonable workers” compensation benefits when compared to the decimated benefits that injured workers receive in other states. Unfortunately, in an effort to reduce costs in hopes of attracting more business to their states, many of our neighbors have cut workers’ comp benefits… Read More »
$70 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit
In a third straight legal loss, a jury awarded a woman over $70 million dollars in a suit against Johnson & Johnson, which claims that the company’s talcum powder is linked to cancer. This follows two earlier victories, where plaintiffs were awarded $72 million and $55 million respectively in mostly punitive damages against the company… Read More »