Month: May 2014
OSHA’s Illinois office renews pledge to avoid workplace injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on OSHA’s Illinois office renews pledge to avoid workplace injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, May 30, 2014.
Earlier this month, the Illinois branch office of OSHA renewed their agreement with an electricians’ coalition, Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust, to improve the safety and training of workers in this field. Continue reading “OSHA’s Illinois office renews pledge to avoid workplace injury”
Illinois truck accident leads to death
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Truck AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois truck accident leads to death On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, May 29, 2014.
Obstructions in the roadway can sometimes cause drivers delays or other inconveniences. However, there are times when an object appears suddenly and a driver is unable to avoid it. Consequently, a truck accident could occur if a semi-truck driver is unable to avoid an object and ends up losing control of the truck.
Illinois teen suffers serious injuries, dies after accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois teen suffers serious injuries, dies after accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, May 23, 2014.
Losing a child could be among the worst fears that a parent has. Many of them know, however, that they cannot protect their children from everything, as much as they might like to. Children face dangers every day, and even mundane activities can suddenly take a turn for the worst. Continue reading “Illinois teen suffers serious injuries, dies after accident”
Illinois man dies after an accident at work
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois man dies after an accident at work On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
Factory work is what made this country strong over the years. Even though there has been a move away from some manufacturing jobs, many still make a living for their families in this industry. Continue reading “Illinois man dies after an accident at work”
The cost of a workplace injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on The cost of a workplace injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederickof Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, May 16, 2014.
Being injured on the job has many potential personal costs to the individual injured. Typically, the cost can encompass the physical injury, as well as the emotional and financial stress that an Illinois worker may face when dealing with their injuries. Continue reading “The cost of a workplace injury”
Head-on car accident in Illinois leaves woman with fatal injuries
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Head-on car accident in Illinois leaves woman with fatal injuries When a head-on accident occurs, it is almost certain that serious injuries will result. Two vehicles colliding in such a manner typically leads to extensive vehicle damage, which in turn can injure the occupants. Continue reading “Head-on car accident in Illinois leaves woman with fatal injuries”
Alcohol believed to be factor in Illinois motorcycle accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Motorcycle AccidentsLeave a comment on Alcohol believed to be factor in Illinois motorcycle accident On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Thursday, May 8, 2014.
A vehicle can cross the center line of a roadway and end up in the path of another vehicle in a split second. When this failure to maintain a lane takes place, a serious car or motorcycle accident could easily occur. Unfortunately, in many cases of an accident involving a motorcycle, an individual ends up seriously or fatally injured.
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Illinois union workers honor those killed in accidents on the job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois union workers honor those killed in accidents on the job On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.
Officially, Memorial Day does not take place until the end of the month. That didn’t stop representatives from an Illinois labor union from holding a memorial ceremony recently to honor those workers who were killed in accidents on the job. Continue reading “Illinois union workers honor those killed in accidents on the job”
