Work Injuries During Chicago Winters

The Chicago workplace injury lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg recently released an informative video discussing the prevalence of work injuries during Chicago winters. This video can help injured workers understand their right to pursue meaningful compensation through a workers’ compensation claim, potentially offsetting the financial impact the accident had on their lives.

The National Weather Service reports that December through February marks Chicago’s true “snow season.” During this period, all workers—but especially those who spend a significant amount of time outside—face additional risks, including slip and fall accidents and those involving exposure to cold temperatures, which can result in trench foot, frostbite, hypothermia and chilblains.

Approximately 20 percent of all workplace accidents are the result of falls, many of which are preventable had an employer taken the necessary safety precautions. For example, employers should be sure to clear all walkways of snow and ice well before the first employee is scheduled to show up for their shift. However, under Illinois law, property owners (including businesses) are not liable for slip and falls caused by snow and ice because they have no legal duty to clear their property. Thus, this can limit a worker’s ability to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against a property owner or their own employer.

However, notwithstanding these legal limitations, injured workers may still be able to pursue a workers’ compensation claim, which does not require proof that any was negligent for a worker’s injuries. The bottom line is that injured workers have options, and speaking with a Chicago workplace injury lawyer is the first step to understanding what they are and how to effectively pursue them.

It is important to remember that you have many options when it comes to selecting a workers’ compensation attorney. Your decision regarding which work injury lawyer you allow to represent you is one of the most important decisions you will make in your case. For over 35 years, the personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg have been advocating on behalf of injured workers and their families. Our workers’ compensation attorneys are compassionate, dedicated advocates who can explain your rights and effectively pursue a claim to connect you with meaningful compensation for everything you’ve been through.

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