Month: March 2014
3 men injured in construction accident when building collapses
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on 3 men injured in construction accident when building collapses On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
Illinois readers of this blog may be interested to learn the details of a construction accident that happened recently in a northeastern state. Three men suffered injuries in the construction accident. Continue reading “3 men injured in construction accident when building collapses”
Illinois motorcycle accident leaves man in critical condition
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Motorcycle AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois motorcycle accident leaves man in critical condition On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
As more spring like weather beings to affect many parts of the country, motorcyclists are once against choosing to ride their motorcycles as opposed to using other forms of transportation. As a result, it is important for drivers to remain alert and on the lookout for these smaller vehicles. Continue reading “Illinois motorcycle accident leaves man in critical condition”
Truck accident takes place at Illinois intersection
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Truck AccidentsLeave a comment on Truck accident takes place at Illinois intersection On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
If a driver runs a red light at an intersection, it can be considered lucky if they are not involved in an accident. Though those lights are in place to assist in the flow of traffic and reduce the risk of an accident, the likelihood of an accident increases if the lights are disregarded by some drivers. Continue reading “Truck accident takes place at Illinois intersection”
Workplace accident at thrift shop proves fatal for Illinois woman
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Workplace accident at thrift shop proves fatal for Illinois woman On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
People give items to thrift stores for a variety of reasons. Some want the tax write off. Some want to help others and clean their closets at the same time. It’s safe to assume a fatal workplace accident is not the goal of the typical donation, but that’s what happened recently at an Illinois thrift shop.
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Hit-and-run leads to fatal injuries in Illinois accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on Hit-and-run leads to fatal injuries in Illinois accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Because interstate traffic can be traveling quite quickly and heavily, it is a risky place for pedestrians. However, some individuals do walk along these roadways possibly to reach their destinations. Unfortunately, a pedestrian could potentially be hit by a passing vehicle and receive serious or fatal injuries. Continue reading “Hit-and-run leads to fatal injuries in Illinois accident”
OSHA investigating workplace accident at Illinois snowboard park
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on OSHA investigating workplace accident at Illinois snowboard park On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
Investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are looking into an incident that happened at a snowboard park in Illinois. The workplace accident took place at the top of a conveyor lift near the ski area. It resulted in a serious injury to one of the park employees.
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Police officer charged for defrauding workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Police officer charged for defrauding workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
In Illinois, workers’ compensation is the primary solution for injuries sustained while on the job. When claims are filed, the injured person is required to be completely honest and supply only truthful information relating to the injury. Continue reading “Police officer charged for defrauding workers’ compensation”
Illinois truck accident results in serious damage, injuries
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Truck AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois truck accident results in serious damage, injuries On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
Not seeing an oncoming vehicle is a very common cause of car accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents also often result in serious injuries to the parties involved. Not seeing another vehicle can occur for many reasons, such as not paying proper attention or failing to see a smaller vehicle due to being in a larger vehicle. Continue reading “Illinois truck accident results in serious damage, injuries”
