A Guide to Lake County Workers’ Compensation Claims

This infographic is an informational guide on Workers’ Compensation in Lake County, Illinois. It outlines the primary causes of workplace injuries. Construction is the industry with the most preventable fatal work injuries. Other high-risk industries include transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, and leisure. Common injury causes are exposure to harmful substances, overexertion, slips and falls, and contact with objects and equipment. The guide explains who is covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act in Illinois and the types of benefits available, which range from medical benefits to death benefits.

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