Month: December 2015
Car accident in Illinois claims life of university student
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Car accident in Illinois claims life of university student On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Though some individuals may opt for public transportation to get to their destinations rather than driving themselves, they could still be at risk of being involved in a serious accident. It was recently reported that a car accident in Illinois involved a bus carrying multiple passengers. Continue reading “Car accident in Illinois claims life of university student”
Bill aims to reduce nurses’ rates of being injured on the job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Bill aims to reduce nurses’ rates of being injured on the job On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.
Virtually all workers in Illinois face at least some risk of injury while on the job, but certain professions have a much higher rate of work-related accidents than others. Construction workers and employees in the industrial industry certainly spring to mind at the mention of a workplace injury, but they are not the only ones who face exceptional risk when going to work. Continue reading “Bill aims to reduce nurses’ rates of being injured on the job”
Salon employee injured on the job by out-of-control vehicle
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Salon employee injured on the job by out-of-control vehicle On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.
Some workplace accidents are easily avoidable, while others are unforeseen and largely impossible to prevent. In either situation, Illinois workers who are injured while completing their work duties are eligible to apply for and receive workers’ compensation benefits. Continue reading “Salon employee injured on the job by out-of-control vehicle”
Illinois auto accident claims lives, civil claim could result
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois auto accident claims lives, civil claim could result On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.
Car accidents can happen on a daily basis, and the results of those accidents can have varying effects on the individuals involved and their families. Unfortunately, even an auto accident only involving one car could have substantial impacts, and in many cases, individuals could lose their lives. Continue reading “Illinois auto accident claims lives, civil claim could result”
Illinois crash leads to fatal and other serious injuries
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Truck AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois crash leads to fatal and other serious injuries On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, December 16, 2015.
A recent accident in Illinois took place between an SUV and a semi truck. It was reported that serious injuries resulted from the collision, and at least one individual died as an outcome. Continue reading “Illinois crash leads to fatal and other serious injuries”
Workplace accident kills forklift driver in freak collision
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Workplace accident kills forklift driver in freak collision On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
Where a man dies in a workplace accident, his family is typically entitled to the wage payments and other benefits prescribed by Illinois state law. Each state has a system of workers’ compensation laws that provides compensation for injured workers and death benefits to the families of those who were killed in a workplace accident. Continue reading “Workplace accident kills forklift driver in freak collision”
Serious injuries prove fatal in Illinois pedestrian accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on Serious injuries prove fatal in Illinois pedestrian accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, December 11, 2015.
A recent accident in Illinois reportedly took place between a vehicle and two pedestrians. Apparently, two 18-year-old boys were presumably attempting to cross a roadway when they were hit by a car. The accident reportedly took place around 8:30 p.m., and serious injuries resulted from the crash.
Continue reading “Serious injuries prove fatal in Illinois pedestrian accident”
Accidents on the job: Piece of metal strikes worker, causes death
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Accidents on the job: Piece of metal strikes worker, causes death On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Monday, December 7, 2015.
Workers have the right to demand personal protective gear and a safe work environment if they are expected to carry out hazardous tasks. Although employers are bound by federal law to protect their workers against accidents on the job, sometimes incidents still happen. Continue reading “Accidents on the job: Piece of metal strikes worker, causes death”
Illinois teens killed in car accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois teens killed in car accident On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.
It was recently reported that a car crash in Illinois resulted in three teenagers suffering fatal injuries. Apparently, there was one vehicle involved in the car accident, and all of the occupants inside were 18 years old. Continue reading “Illinois teens killed in car accident”
Workplace injury not uncommon among gutter cleaners
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workplace injury not uncommon among gutter cleaners On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.
Gutter cleaning companies in Illinois are particularly busy during the fall season. This is a hazardous occupation that poses a variety of safety risks due to fall hazards, chemical exposure, electrical shocks and any other workplace injury. Continue reading “Workplace injury not uncommon among gutter cleaners”
