Movie actors, theater performers, dancers, and other artisans of the stage encounter real physical risks in the line of work. Whether you hurt yourself performing for (or auditioning for) Second City or developed nodes on your vocal cords after blowing out your voice while performing a local musical, the Chicago workers' compensation lawyers here at the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, PC, can provide assistance.

Actors and performers subject their bodies to intense stresses, the likes of which people who work in other professions rarely encounter. A recent study at the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas cataloged injuries common to West End performers and found that dancers and actors commonly experienced injuries to the lower extremities and neck and back. Strains, sprains, and fractures were all regularly reported. Women were slightly more likely than men to get injured while acting. Other risk factors included a history of previous injuries; the angle of the stage; and the physical demands of the role.

Common actor injuries include:

Sunburns
Exposure
Slip and falls on set
Projectile injuries from malfunctioning props or stage modules
Voice over-use injuries
Secondary injuries resulting from excessive fatigue
Injuries sustained while enacting stunts

Whether you got hurt as a result of the recklessness or negligence of the stage crew or a theatre group operator; or whether you suffered injury due to a freak on-set accident, the Illinois personal injury and workers' compensation lawyers of Steven J. Malman & Associates would like to speak with you.

Our lawyers are always on call - 24/7/365 - to take questions and provide free consultations. We offer a no-fee guarantee, so you don't have to dip into your savings to pay for our services. You only pay if and when we collect on your behalf. Find out more today by visiting www.malmanlaw.com or by dialing 1-888-MALMAN-LAW (toll free).