Category: Workers’ Compensation
Majority of injured workers eligible for workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Majority of injured workers eligible for workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, August 7, 2015.
Although workers’ compensation benefits and what they apply to are rather straightforward, there often seems to be little to no limit to the amount of misinformation that gets passed around. Continue reading “Majority of injured workers eligible for workers’ compensation”
Scaffold construction site injury sends man to hospital
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Scaffold construction site injury sends man to hospital On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, June 19, 2015.
An Illinois construction worker is in the hospital following a devastating accident at a hospital construction site. Despite the well-known risks of poorly constructed or maintained scaffolds, falls and other related injuries persist as a common cause of construction site injury. Continue reading “Scaffold construction site injury sends man to hospital”
Proposed workers’ compensation changes leave some uncomfortable
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Proposed workers’ compensation changes leave some uncomfortable On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
Although Illinois workers’ compensation benefits already underwent a significant overhaul several years ago, lawmakers are currently considering making even more changes to the system. While those in favor of the proposed changes believe that it will benefit employers by cutting out some of the cost involved with workers’ compensation insurance, opponents have some serious concerns. Continue reading “Proposed workers’ compensation changes leave some uncomfortable”
Guidance often needed for workers’ compensation benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Guidance often needed for workers’ compensation benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Employees who have suffered a serious or disabling injury while at work are typically entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, filing for benefits after being injured on the job requires a certain attention to detail and timelines. Continue reading “Guidance often needed for workers’ compensation benefits”
Family of fatally injured worker may seek workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Family of fatally injured worker may seek workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Even in work environments that might be considered hazardous — such as construction sites or industrial warehouses — employees likely don’t expect to suffer a fatal injury while at work. Sadly, catastrophic accidents at a workplace can result in the death of a worker and might completely derail the lives of surviving family members. Continue reading “Family of fatally injured worker may seek workers’ compensation”
Illinois governor proposes reforms for workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Illinois governor proposes reforms for workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, February 19, 2015.
Injured workers across the state of Illinois rely on their benefits from workers’ compensation to take care of themselves and their family as they recover from an on-the-job accident. These benefits are often invaluable those who suffered harm in a workplace accident. Continue reading “Illinois governor proposes reforms for workers’ compensation”
Left disabled from a workplace injury? You deserve benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Left disabled from a workplace injury? You deserve benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, January 1, 2015.
Whether minor or catastrophic, accidents in the workplace can have an absolutely devastating affect on employees. In some instances, a workplace injury may be so severe that a person may become permanently disabled and unable to work. Continue reading “Left disabled from a workplace injury? You deserve benefits”
Seeking workers’ compensation death benefits shouldn’t be hard
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Seeking workers’ compensation death benefits shouldn’t be hard On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, November 17, 2014.
There is little if anything that can help ease the pain and grief of losing a loved one. Particularly when a family loses a breadwinner, the grieving process may be overshadowed by financial troubles and struggling simply to meet daily expenses, much less handle costly funeral expenses. Continue reading “Seeking workers’ compensation death benefits shouldn’t be hard”
I’m receiving workers’ compensation, can I sue my employer?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on I’m receiving workers’ compensation, can I sue my employer? On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
Emotions can run high following a serious workplace accident, and worsening financial stability is an unfortunate repercussion that many injured Illinois employees suffer through. Fortunately, Illinois employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance. Continue reading “I’m receiving workers’ compensation, can I sue my employer?”
We fight to appeal denied workers’ compensation benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on We fight to appeal denied workers’ compensation benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, October 24, 2014.
Even with America’s recent recession in the rear view mirror, living paycheck to paycheck is still a reality for many workers in Illinois. When anything interrupts an individual’s ability to work, even for a brief time period, it can become impossible to stay up to date on bill payments, much less be able to meet daily needs. Continue reading “We fight to appeal denied workers’ compensation benefits”
