Category: Workplace Injuries
Construction accident sends 4 to the hospital
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Construction accident sends 4 to the hospital On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, April 2, 2015.
Construction workers in Illinois are likely familiar with the strict guidelines to which employers must adhere in order to keep workers as safe as possible. When those measures are not met, it can only take a second for a worker’s life to be on the line. A recent construction accident in another state seriously injured four workers, Continue reading “Construction accident sends 4 to the hospital”
Workers’ comp reform may make it harder for injured employee
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workers’ comp reform may make it harder for injured employee On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.
There was once a time in America when injured workers had no guarantee of compensation for injuries suffered while on the job. Before workers’ compensation benefits were enacted into law, the only hope for an injured employee to receive any type of recourse Continue reading “Workers’ comp reform may make it harder for injured employee”
Most nurses not unfamiliar with being injured on the job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Most nurses not unfamiliar with being injured on the job On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, February 12, 2015.
As accustomed as the healthcare industry is to serious or catastrophic injuries from various accidents, it would make sense that it would go to great lengths to protect its workers from these types of tragic fates. Unfortunately, this is simply not the case. Many medical professionals in Illinois are at significant risk Continue reading “Most nurses not unfamiliar with being injured on the job”
Injured employee threatened with retaliation, OSHA says
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Injured employee threatened with retaliation, OSHA says On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, December 25, 2014.
Even though the recent recession is in the rearview mirror, many workers in Illinois are still one disaster away from financial devastation. Luckily, an injured employee can be compensated through workers’ compensation until he or she is able to return to work. Continue reading “Injured employee threatened with retaliation, OSHA says”
Employee suffers workplace injury; OSHA violations possible
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Employee suffers workplace injury; OSHA violations possible On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
Working with any type of machinery can be a potentially risky ordeal. In order to keep the possibility for a serious workplace injury at a minimal, Illinois employers need to keep all work environments maintained, Continue reading “Employee suffers workplace injury; OSHA violations possible”
Injured employee taken to hospital after dangerous reaction
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Injured employee taken to hospital after dangerous reaction On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Monday, October 13, 2014.
Scientific and biomedical research may be a large driving force in propelling society into the future. However, when facilities fail to follow safety guidelines, employees in Illinois and across the United States who are studying certain chemicals have the potential to be seriously injured. Continue reading “Injured employee taken to hospital after dangerous reaction”
Highway wreck results in injured employee
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Highway wreck results in injured employee On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Even in situations when a third-party may also be partially liable for an Illinois employee’s injuries, if he or she was injured while on the job, then they are generally still eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. An injured employee from another state was operating a tractor in the grassy center of a highway when he was injured. Continue reading “Highway wreck results in injured employee”
Accident at Waffle House results in at least 1 injured employee
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Accident at Waffle House results in at least 1 injured employee Even when proper safety protocols are otherwise respected, unforeseen events can still pose a serious threat to Illinois employees. There was at least one injured employee when a pickup collided with an out-of-state Waffle House recently. Continue reading “Accident at Waffle House results in at least 1 injured employee”
Benefits reinstated for injured employee
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Benefits reinstated for injured employee On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, August 20, 2014.
After being injured in 2008, a former Nissan employee was awarded workers’ compensation benefits. However, when his employer appealed that decision, it was partially reversed, and the injured employee had his benefits significantly reduced. Continue reading “Benefits reinstated for injured employee”
Officers injured on the job say they were wrongly denied benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on 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”
