Month: February 2014
OSHA investigating fatal Illinois workplace accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, February 27, 2014.
Most people know that dealing with live electrical wires can be dangerous, so they attempt to avoid them whenever possible. For the person whose job it is to make repairs and perform maintenance, that is probably not an option. Continue reading “OSHA investigating fatal Illinois workplace accident”
Car accident in Illinois results in injuries
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 27, 2014.
ofIn certain traffic areas, there may be a higher risk of an accident taking place than in other areas. Intersections are often considered high risk areas because there are several factors that must be taken into account when attempting to travel through an intersection. Continue reading “Car accident in Illinois results in injuries”
Serious car accident results in several injuries in Illinois
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, February 19, 2014.
ofA multi-vehicle accident can be cause for much concern as it is likely to result in injuries. When many parties are involved in an accident, the incident can take much time to investigate and clear from the roadways. Continue reading “Serious car accident results in several injuries in Illinois”
Nurse dies in workplace accident at Illinois hospital
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Saturday, February 15, 2014.
Officials are trying to determine the sequence of events that led to the recent death of a nurse reporting for work in the early morning hours. The Illinois woman died in a workplace accident that happened in the parking lot of the hospital at which she worked. She was 51 years old.
Continue reading “Nurse dies in workplace accident at Illinois hospital”
Workplace accident in Illinois puts MPEA in a pickle
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Friday, February 14, 2014.
A lot of work goes into the auto show that takes place in Chicago. As preparations for the Illinois show two years ago were underway, a workplace accident injured the knee of an employee of S.B. Yen Management. Continue reading “Workplace accident in Illinois puts MPEA in a pickle”
Driver fatigue possibly led to Illinois truck accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
Because driving while tired can be considered as dangerous as driving under the influence, it is important that truck drivers abide by the laws set for them and the number of hours they are required to rest and drive. If a trucker does not follow these rules and attempts to drive over the allowed number of hours, a truck accident could occur. Continue reading “Driver fatigue possibly led to Illinois truck accident”
5 injured in Illinois workplace accident when car hits vet clinic
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Friday, February 7, 2014.
People in Illinois who work regularly with animals know there is no such thing as a typical day. They have come to expect that most anything can happen in connection with their four-legged charges. What they probably don’t expect is for a car to come careening into the office area and cause a workplace accident.
Continue reading “5 injured in Illinois workplace accident when car hits vet clinic”
Pedestrian accidents: Garbage truck strikes, kills Illinois woman
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
Many individuals of all ages continue to utilize walking as their means to get from one place to another, especially if they do not have a vehicle of their own. Though this type of travel could result in beneficial exercise, it is important to remember that pedestrians are at risk of being severely injured by passing vehicles. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Garbage truck strikes, kills Illinois woman”