According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to provide a safe environment for their workers, free of serious hazards and in compliance with OSHA regulations. OSHA requires that radiation exposure be limited so as not to compromise the health of employees.

Should an employee suspect unhealthy radiation levels or excessive exposure to radioactive materials, he should ask his employer about OSHA standards, worker injuries and illnesses, job hazards and workers’ rights. Employers are required to supply you with this information within 15 working days of your request. Should an employee find that exposure levels are above the OSHA limit, he can file a complaint with OSHA.

After filing a complaint, an OSHA inspector will go to the employee’s workplace to test whether the employer is in compliance with OSHA regulations. If excessive exposure levels are found, OSHA will issue a citation as well as an exposure abatement deadline.

An employee may also file a discrimination complaint within 30 days if he is punished or discriminated against for exercising his safety and health rights, or for refusing to work when faced with an imminent danger of death or serious injury and there is insufficient time for OSHA to inspect.

If you suspect your workplace of not complying with OSHA regulations on radiation exposure, you may want to seek guidance from a personal injury lawyer. You may be able to receive damages should any medical issues arise from radiation exposure at work. Your health may be at risk, and an attorney can help you determine how best to address your situation.

It has become common in many rural areas, and even in big cities, for owners to take their dogs on a walk off the leash. Thus, the likelihood of getting bitten or attacked by a dog increases. Although many of these injuries occur with a dog and its owner, friend, or family member, there are also many cases that involve unrestrained or aggressive dogs that aren’t familiar with the victims.
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A number of states have no-fault vehicle insurance, also known as personal injury protection, to limit premium costs and keep paperwork and litigation at a minimum. Instead of settling things in court, under no-fault insurance, each person accepts responsibility for his or her own damages and losses and collects directly from their own insurance company. The idea behind this type of protection is sometimes better than its practice.
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Among the many hazards a person must look out for during the winter is the possibility of being hit by falling ice.  It may be tempting to dismiss the likelihood of getting hit by a chunk of wayward ice as small – say, comparing it to the possibility of being struck by lightning or a meteor.  However, in cities like Chicago, with months of inclement weather and hundreds of tall buildings, your chances increase dramatically. (more…)

Those living in Illinois are uncomfortably familiar with the treacherous conditions that can come with winter here. The weather often happens too quickly and suddenly for property owners to properly maintain the safety of their premises, and it is all-too-easy to slip and fall on a patch of ice. This is where premises liability (more…)

Employees who have suffered an injury while on the job, be it a case of carpal tunnel syndrome or a serious fall, need to be familiar with their legal rights. Under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legislation, all workers employed in the United States are entitled to workers’ compensation insurance. (more…)