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Officers injured on the job say they were wrongly denied benefits
On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.
When an Illinois employee is injured due to unsafe working conditions or equipment, workers’ compensation benefits can be crucial to their overall recovery. However, two police officers who were injured on the job claim that their benefits were not provided Continue reading “Officers injured on the job say they were wrongly denied benefits”
Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
While some in Illinois may view construction sites as an inherently risky place to be, proper safety protocols can ensure the well-being of construction workers. No matter the setting, employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment for employees. Continue reading “Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA”
Overcorrection leads to motorcycle accident, death in Illinois?
On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
When a driver fails to remain on the road, he or she may try to correct their error and bring the vehicle back to the proper position. Unfortunately, many drivers may overcorrect, and as a result, lose control of the vehicle or move into the path of other travelers. Continue reading “Overcorrection leads to motorcycle accident, death in Illinois?”
Workplace injury aggravated man’s PTSD
On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, August 1, 2014.
In 2007, an assistant manager for a grocery store made a work-related phone call to an employee’s home, and soon after things took a sour turn. However, the repetitive trauma he suffered was not from his employee or other routine job duties. Instead, it was from the employee’s spouse. Although perhaps unusual in terms of a workplace injury, Continue reading “Workplace injury aggravated man’s PTSD”
Truck accident in Illinois leads to multiple deaths and injuries
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, July 31, 2014.
Obeying the speed limits is a very important aspect of driving. Though a person may be familiar with the speed limits in a certain area, he or she should continue to pay attention to any factors, such as construction, that could cause the speed to be reduced. If a truck driver fails to reduce speed, a truck accident could take place, and a driver could face charges.
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Family of those fatally injured on the job to get death benefits?
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Friday, July 25, 2014.
The conclusion of an investigation conducted by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration revealed the cause of an International Nutrition Inc. building. According to OSHA, the collapse was ultimately the company’s fault, which makes those who were injured on the job eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Continue reading “Family of those fatally injured on the job to get death benefits?”
Man suffers serious injuries after Illinois pedestrian accident
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, July 24, 2014.
Being a pedestrian when there are vehicles around can be a very dangerous situation. Even if the circumstances do not appear to point to any specific hazard, a pedestrian accident can happen quite suddenly. Continue reading “Man suffers serious injuries after Illinois pedestrian accident”
Illinois car accident involves multiple drivers, all injured
On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, July 17, 2014.
When a driver is waiting to make a left turn, he or she will often need to stop in the roadway in order to wait until it is safe to turn. Unfortunately, some drivers may not see the stopped vehicle or not reduce their speed enough, and as a result, a car accident can occur. Continue reading “Illinois car accident involves multiple drivers, all injured”
Workplace accident results in Illinois’ logger’s death
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Monday, July 14, 2014.
While workplace accidents can stir certain images in some individual’s minds, injuries are not isolated to the walls of an office building or warehouse. Continue reading “Workplace accident results in Illinois’ logger’s death”
Illinois correctional officers injured on the job
On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
Despite any inherent dangers that a job may come with, it is still imperative that employers provide a safe environment for all employees. This can even include providing adequate resources alongside proper training and safety equipment. After some Illinois prison officers were injured on the job due to attacks by prisoners, questions Continue reading “Illinois correctional officers injured on the job”
