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Category: Workers’ Compensation

Hazardous Substance Exposure: It Doesn’t Take Much to Change a Life

Exposure to toxic chemicals, poisonous gases, and environmental pollutants commonly used in the workplace can lead to a variety of ...

How Much Is a Loss of Limb Payment for Workers’ Compensation?

After the loss of a limb, workers’ compensation will provide benefits, including loss of limb payment. The benefits you receive ...

When Unsafe Hot Work Practices Cause Catastrophe at Work

Workers who perform hot work duties in the workplace have a high risk of injuries and fatalities due to fires ...

What Workers Are at Risk for Electrical Injuries? 

Electrical injuries are a serious hazard in many workplaces. From electricians and construction crews to manufacturing and maintenance teams, thousands ...

Employers Aren’t Keeping Up with New Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards

Although RCS is a known health hazard, some employers have held off on implementing the new standards. OSHA requires employers ...

When Camo Isn’t Cool at Work

Certain occupations pose safety hazards to workers and require high-visibility clothing and equipment to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Outdoor ...

Musculoskeletal Disorders (Managing the Risk)

Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the main causes of employee absence in the workplace. Managing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal ...

Untangling the Liability Web in Multi-Employer Worksites

Multiple employers are often in charge of workers at a single job site and when on-the-job accidents and injuries occur, ...

The Dangers of Workplace Hearing Loss Are Coming in Loud and Clear

Workers who are exposed to loud noise at work have a higher risk of hearing loss. Reducing noise levels, limiting ...

Forcing Injured Employees Back to Work

Being pressured into returning before you’re medically ready is one of the most common tactics injured workers face in Chicago, ...

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    Legally Reviewed By Accident Attorney Alexander Pino
    Alexander Pino is an experienced personal injury lawyer in Chicago. Raised in North Barrington, Illinois, he developed an early interest in law and local government while attending Barrington High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from DePaul University, and later returned to DePaul University College of Law to complete his law degree.
     
    Throughout law school, Alexander pursued hands-on legal experience across a range of disciplines. He clerked at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, supporting attorneys in the Child Welfare Litigation Department. He also gained defense-side experience through internships with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, assisting in both the Felony Trial Division and the Homicide Task Force.