Category: Workers’ Compensation
Mesothelioma diagnosis may warrant workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Mesothelioma diagnosis may warrant workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Mesothelioma is a cancer which lines the inside of the lungs, often times developed from exposure to asbestos. A person who is diagnosed may experience fear and confusion, especially if they were not aware of ever having touched or inhaled asbestos at work. Continue reading “Mesothelioma diagnosis may warrant workers’ compensation”
Workplace injury afflicts 79 youth sprayed with a fungicide
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Workplace injury afflicts 79 youth sprayed with a fungicide On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, August 2, 2013.
There are so many different ways that a worker can be injured that it kind of boggles the mind when you think about it. In Illinois, getting sprayed with a fungicide as you work in a cornfield is a particularly unsavory workplace injury. Continue reading “Workplace injury afflicts 79 youth sprayed with a fungicide”
Court restricts recoveries to workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Court restricts recoveries to workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, June 14, 2013.
Can an injured worker sue the employer on a tort action to recover additional damages where the employer’s intentional actions allegedly caused the victim’s injuries? According to one court outside of Illinois, the answer is no, because any workplace accident is limited and restricted to workers’ compensation. Continue reading “Court restricts recoveries to workers’ compensation”
Repetitive hand motion on the job can lead to injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Repetitive hand motion on the job can lead to injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, April 29, 2013.
If you work with your hands every day, you may experience pain and discomfort. This is very common to people who use the computer at work on a regular basis. Repetitive typing can strain the hands.
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‘Through the course of employment’ not always so clear
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on ‘Through the course of employment’ not always so clear On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, April 19, 2013.
Workers’ compensation provides that an individual that incurs injury or illness through the course of their job can see financial coverage for their medical expenses and the time needed for recovery away from work. However, “through the course of employment” is not always easily defined.
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Occupation illnesses run the U.S. economy $250 billion annually
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Occupation illnesses run the U.S. economy $250 billion annually On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, April 5, 2013.
There is a wide spectrum of injuries, illnesses and conditions that can afflict a worker because of their employment. While injuries from catastrophic accidents are the typical negative workplace happenings to grab headlines in Illinois, there are also workers that suffer because of the repetitive nature of their job, leading to over exertion and then injury. Continue reading “Occupation illnesses run the U.S. economy $250 billion annually”
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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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”
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”
Illinois project manager entitled to workers’ comp after heart attack
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Illinois project manager entitled to workers’ comp after heart attack On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, December 24, 2012.
It is not unusual for workers’ compensation claims to be denied. In an ideal world, anyone injured through the course of their job would receive all of the coverage that they need to heal. However, we do not live in an ideal world and sometimes workers need to fight for their due benefits. Continue reading “Illinois project manager entitled to workers’ comp after heart attack”
