Category: Workplace Accidents

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Friday, September 11, 2015.

According to safety regulations as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Illinois employers must provide safe workplace environments that will not threaten the lives or health of workers. OSHA has enforcing standards that include the provision of assistance with safety education and training. Continue reading “Workplace accident causes amputation of 3 fingers”

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, July 23, 2015.

The death of a person in a workplace accident is virtually always a devastating tragedy. Most of the time, Illinois employees are simply trying to complete their work duties when negligent or sub-par safety precautions fail to protect them. Continue reading “Teenage employee killed in workplace accident”

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Drivers play an exceptionally important role in consumer and service-based societies. Delivery truck and 18-wheeler drivers make sure that goods and products make it to their destinations in a timely manner, while those who sit behind the wheels of taxis and buses transport citizens around cities and beyond. Continue reading “Accidents on the job serious risk for professional drivers”

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

An Illinois family is without one of their loved ones following a tragic accident at an area construction site. While performing duties required by the course of his employment, the worker suffered fatal injuries, leaving a wife and children behind. Continue reading “Illinois man drowns in workplace accident”

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

When at work, employees in Illinois should be able to focus solely on the tasks at hand without worrying about possible safety issues in their work area. It is not just state law that protects workers. Continue reading “I’m worried a workplace accident will occur, what can I do?”

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Monday, January 26, 2015.

While a serious or severe injury at work can occur from a virtually endless myriad of situations, there are several that stand out as some of the most common. A recent study examined workers’ compensation claims from all across the country and compiled the data into a list of the top 10 most common workplace injuries. Continue reading “Overexertion common cause of workplace accident”

On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Sunday, January 11, 2015.

The use of both hands is critical and required for most Illinois workers to be able to complete their job duties. The loss of one or both hands in a workplace accident can be more than devastating; it can seriously compromise a person’s ability to earn a livelihood or care for his or her family. Continue reading “Workplace accident results in hand amputation”