Tag: Illinois
Illinois miner fatally injured before Thanksgiving
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois miner fatally injured before Thanksgiving On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Sunday, November 25, 2012.
A workplace accident can devastate a family because not only could the injured worker be facing serious medical bills, but also the accident could render the worker unable to continue working, thereby without income. Continue reading “Illinois miner fatally injured before Thanksgiving”
Uninsured Illinois man causes car accident in Danville
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Uninsured Illinois man causes car accident in Danville On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
Last week, an accident in Danville, Illinois, occurred when a 26-year-old male driver, hit a 45-year-old female driver. According to a local report, the man failed to signal in the prescribed manner, thereby causing the collision. Continue reading “Uninsured Illinois man causes car accident in Danville”
Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
It seems that there is no shortage of construction accidents around the nation, and Illinois is no exception. Construction accidents can be devastating in nature because of the heavy machinery and the inherently dangerous environment the workers operate within. Continue reading “Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired”
Illinois teens suffocate in corn silo while working on farm
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois teens suffocate in corn silo while working on farm On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
Last week, we discussed the occupations across Illinois in which workers are most vulnerable to suffering serious injury or death from a workplace accident. Contrary to what may seem intuitive, management occupations, including agricultural occupations have the second highest rate of workplace fatalities in Illinois.
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Which Illinois workers are most at risk for workplace accidents?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Which Illinois workers are most at risk for workplace accidents? On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, November 1, 2012.
Any worker could fall victim to a workplace accident or injury, whether they are working high-rise construction or sitting at a desk in an office. According to the Illinois Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, in 2010, there were 203 Illinois workers killed while on the job. Continue reading “Which Illinois workers are most at risk for workplace accidents?”
A denied Illinois worker’s compensation claim can be disputed
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on A denied Illinois worker’s compensation claim can be disputed On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, October 25, 2012.
Illinois workers injured on the job should be able to collect workers’ compensation benefit that will cover the medical expenses associated with the injury, and in some cases, vocational rehabilitation and maintenance benefits. Continue reading “A denied Illinois worker’s compensation claim can be disputed”
Illinois factory worker injures back at work
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Industrial Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois factory worker injures back at work On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Industrial Workers’ Accidents on Friday, October 12, 2012.
An Illinois industrial worker was on the job at a factory that he had been employed at for three years when he injured himself through the course of his job. Reportedly, he was transporting a tub of shells when something went wrong and he suffered injury to his lower back and side. Continue reading “Illinois factory worker injures back at work”
Illinois employees in any field susceptible to workplace accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois employees in any field susceptible to workplace accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
When readers think of an Illinois worker being injured while on the job, they often picture professions that are more stereotypically high-risk, professions such as construction work or maybe industrial work. Continue reading “Illinois employees in any field susceptible to workplace accident”
Illinois construction worker meets terrible end with bulldozer
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois construction worker meets terrible end with bulldozer On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, September 27, 2012.
The preliminary findings of an Illinois construction worker’s autopsy tell a grizzly tale of a fatal and terrifying workplace accident. Reportedly, the 53-year-old construction worker showed evidence of several fractures riddled throughout the entirety of his body, in addition to sever trauma to his skull. Continue reading “Illinois construction worker meets terrible end with bulldozer”
Illinois detective enters guilty plea in fatal car crash
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois detective enters guilty plea in fatal car crash On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, September 20, 2012.
An Illinois police detective has pleaded guilty in a car crash that led to the death of two young men. The car crash occurred when the off-duty detective collided with a disabled vehicle. He recently entered a guilty plea for aggravated driving under the influence.
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