Category: Workplace Injuries
Workplace injury aggravated man’s PTSD
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In 2007, an assistant manager for a grocery store made a work-related phone call to an employee’s home, and soon after things took a sour turn. However, the repetitive trauma he suffered was not from his employee or other routine job duties. Instead, it was from the employee’s spouse. Although perhaps unusual in terms of a workplace injury, Continue reading “Workplace injury aggravated man’s PTSD”
Illinois correctional officers injured on the job
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Despite any inherent dangers that a job may come with, it is still imperative that employers provide a safe environment for all employees. This can even include providing adequate resources alongside proper training and safety equipment. After some Illinois prison officers were injured on the job due to attacks by prisoners, questions Continue reading “Illinois correctional officers injured on the job”
Temporary workers injured on the job
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Temporary workers injured on the job can have a difficult time in reporting a workplace accident and claiming workers’ compensation. When a person fears they may lose their scarce and low-paying position, they may have conflicting feelings on how they should proceed. Continue reading “Temporary workers injured on the job”
Permanent partial disability ruling in a workplace injury lawsuit
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When a worker experiences a workplace injury that causes severe pain and eventual disability, they may feel exhaustion and worry with the situation they are in. Workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois for disability is available for those hurt at work, Continue reading “Permanent partial disability ruling in a workplace injury lawsuit”
Workplace injury and death for sewer worker caught in storm
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Storm water can be overpowering during a particularly torrential downpour. There are instances over the years of people being carried away in the unrelenting ravages of a storm water overflow. This can also lead to danger to sewer workers in Illinois. Continue reading “Workplace injury and death for sewer worker caught in storm”
Deaths from a workplace injury exceed 4,000 per year nationwide
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Census figures show about 4,383 workers died from workplace injuries in 2012, and there were about 4,693 in 2011. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) findings, the country’s most dangerous occupations can be identified. For Illinois and nationwide, the highest incidence of workplace injury resulting in death is in the logging profession, Continue reading “Deaths from a workplace injury exceed 4,000 per year nationwide”
Health care workers face highest incidence of workplace injury
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Workers are more likely to suffer a disabling injury in the health care industry than any other occupation. By far, the highest incidence of workplace injury in Illinois and nationwide occurs in the health care industry. Continue reading “Health care workers face highest incidence of workplace injury”
Workplace injury and death in the grain industry is a concern
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workplace injury and death in the grain industry is a concern On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
Grain engulfment that results in suffocation and serious injury or death is a major workplace problem throughout the Midwest and other areas with agricultural and grain handling industries. Illinois and other Midwestern states are critically interested in reducing the incidence of workplace injury relating to grain engulfment and related problems. Continue reading “Workplace injury and death in the grain industry is a concern”
Workers’ compensation to an injured employee excludes some torts
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workers’ compensation to an injured employee excludes some torts On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, June 28, 2013.
Each year there are about three million workplace injuries and illnesses that occur in the American workplace. The system everywhere provides that workplace injuries and illnesses are covered by a workers’ compensation system of insurance coverage. In Illinois and all other states there’s a so-called tradeoff that’s been put in place: the injured employee receives payments for wage loss, Continue reading “Workers’ compensation to an injured employee excludes some torts”
Bridge worker sustains workplace injury on bridge painting job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Bridge worker sustains workplace injury on bridge painting job Work on a large municipal bridge is another activity that requires intensive enforcement of safety measures. Bridge work in Illinois encounters some of the same problems seen in all states. A major bridge in another metropolitan area has been the recent scene of workplace injury and the strange collapse of supportive structures during a re-painting project. Continue reading “Bridge worker sustains workplace injury on bridge painting job”
