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Drowsy workers can decrease workplace safety in Illinois
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Drowsy workers can decrease workplace safety in Illinois On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, March 7, 2013.
There are several things that can work to decrease the safety of a workplace in Illinois. A critical safety risk that many workers do not consider is being drowsy on the job. Not gaining a restful night of sleep can mean that there is an increased risk for accidents in a workplace.
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Safety tips for Illinois grain storage workers
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Safety tips for Illinois grain storage workers On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Friday, March 1, 2013.
We have discussed on prior occasion the tragic deaths of two Illinois teens that were killed when they were working in a grain storage bin. Illinois and four other states have the highest density of occurrences of grain storage deaths and injuries. Continue reading “Safety tips for Illinois grain storage workers”
Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
If you are driving through Champaign and notice a driver in front of you drifting into another lane, ignoring traffic signals or seeming unable to appropriately adjust to slowing or speeding traffic, that driver is likely distracted and it is likely with a cellphone. Continue reading “Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois”
Hospital construction worker transported to ER after fall
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Hospital construction worker transported to ER after fall On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, February 21, 2013.
In an unusual Illinois construction accident that occurred earlier this week in Naperville, a construction worker was working on the exterior of a hospital when his worksite became his recovery site. The man needed to be brought to the emergency services department of Edward Hospital when construction material fell onto him and he was subsequently injured.
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New model cars could see increased pedestrian safety features
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on New model cars could see increased pedestrian safety features On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, February 21, 2013.
Pedestrians almost always have the right of way in Illinois. This means that if there is an accident involving a pedestrian, the passenger vehicle driver is likely the at-fault party. This can make it easier for the pedestrian to recover financially Continue reading “New model cars could see increased pedestrian safety features”
Employees become ill with lead poisoning, seek compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Employees become ill with lead poisoning, seek compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, February 15, 2013.
Cases or workers suffering because of a happening on the job typically make headlines in Illinois in instances where a crane collapses, something goes wrong at a factory or there is some sort of catastrophic injury that results. Continue reading “Employees become ill with lead poisoning, seek compensation”
Pedestrian sues after truck driver hits and injures them
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Truck AccidentsLeave a comment on Pedestrian sues after truck driver hits and injures them On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, February 15, 2013.
In Illinois if the driver of a small passenger vehicle escapes a collision with a tractor trailer without injury, that is considered lucky. The sheer volume of a tractor trailer means that any accidents that they are involved in Illinois or elsewhere almost guarantee serious damage and injury. Continue reading “Pedestrian sues after truck driver hits and injures them”
Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, February 8, 2013.
There are strict regulations surrounding workplace safety in Illinois, as dictated by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration. When an employer fails to make sure that all safety regulations are being closely followed, employees are susceptible to serious, debilitating and disruptive injuries. Continue reading “Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million”
Older motorcycle riders more susceptible to injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Motorcycle AccidentsLeave a comment on Older motorcycle riders more susceptible to injury On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday, February 8, 2013.
In Illinois, it is the responsibility of all drivers to share the road. This means that not seeing a motorcyclist is not a sufficient explanation for hitting them and causing injuries that are often permanent and disabling. Negligent behavior that results in a motorcycle accident in Illinois can mean that the offending driver will be hit with a personal injury lawsuit Continue reading “Older motorcycle riders more susceptible to injury”
Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, February 1, 2013.
There is a vast spectrum of motor vehicle accident outcomes that can result in Illinois. Often, when we think of a car accident, our imagination takes us to the catastrophic accident where the victim is paralyzed because of another driver’s negligence. Continue reading “Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging”
