Month: February 2016
Illinois auto accident leaves 2 dead, others injured
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 25, 2016.
ofMany families who lose loved ones in car accidents may wonder if they can still pursue legal actions if the drivers considered at fault also died. In many cases, surviving family members may be able to file civil claims against the estates of the deceased drivers. Continue reading “Illinois auto accident leaves 2 dead, others injured”
Auto shop workplace injury sends 1 to hospital
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
No matter the environment of a workplace or the inherent safety protocols in place, there are no inherently risk-free places of employment. Because of this, there are also no employees in Illinois who are free from the possibility of injury while on the job. Continue reading “Auto shop workplace injury sends 1 to hospital”
IDOT employee injured on the job by reckless driver
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, February 18, 2016.
The Illinois Department of Transportation — IDOT — provides important services in the wake of a crash, including traffic control in order to prevent further accidents. Unfortunately, an IDOT employee was doing just that when he was injured on the job. Continue reading “IDOT employee injured on the job by reckless driver”
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after Illinois accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.
It was recently reported that a pedestrian was struck by an SUV in Illinois. The accident resulted in the pedestrian suffering serious injuries, and as a result, he may wish to consider his legal options. Taking action in order to seek justice for the damages incurred may help the injured party move on from the incident more easily.
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Worker injured on the job by maintenance cart
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, February 12, 2016.
Workplace accidents are not always a clear-cut case of safety negligence. In some circumstances, unfortunate accidents simply happen, putting Illinois workers in despondent and desperate situations as they struggle to recover after being injured on the job. Continue reading “Worker injured on the job by maintenance cart”
Car accident kills woman in Illinois, family may seek justice
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
ofHigh-speed collisions typically cause significant damage to vehicles that are involved. In turn, the occupants of those vehicles could be severely hurt. It was recently reported that a car accident in Illinois led to a fatality. Continue reading “Car accident kills woman in Illinois, family may seek justice”
Uninsured driver causes deadly car accident in Illinois
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, February 5, 2016.
ofWhen a serious crash takes place, innocent individuals could become unfortunate victims. A recent report stated that a three-vehicle car accident in Illinois involved 10 people. Continue reading “Uninsured driver causes deadly car accident in Illinois”
Worker critically injured in construction accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, February 4, 2016.
A man’s life may never be the same after suffering catastrophic injuries at a construction site outside of Illinois. It is not entirely clear if the necessary safety precautions were in place before the worker fell a full four stories. Multiple agencies, including local police, have since stepped in to investigate the construction accident.
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