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Deaths from a workplace injury exceed 4,000 per year nationwide
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Deaths from a workplace injury exceed 4,000 per year nationwide On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, August 29, 2013.
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”
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”
Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes? On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Texting while driving is illegal in Illinois. If an Illinois driver causes an accident due to texting while driving, the driver could be held financially liable for compensating an injury victim for his or her medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. Continue reading “Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes?”
Illinois Central worker blames his cancer on toxic exposure
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Illinois Central worker blames his cancer on toxic exposure On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, May 9, 2013.
A loyal employee recalls his 40 years spent working for Illinois Central Railroad. Through the course of his employment, the man got to know virtually every facet of the industry. In his various roles over the decade, the employee worked as a switchman all the way up to yardmaster. Continue reading “Illinois Central worker blames his cancer on toxic exposure”
Driver, club sued by victim of Illinois drunk driving accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Driver, club sued by victim of Illinois drunk driving accident On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
Drunk driving is not just a personal risk. Unfortunately, accidents caused by drunk drivers in Illinois too often yield serious injuries to victims while the intoxicated driver suffers minor injuries. Continue reading “Driver, club sued by victim of Illinois drunk driving accident”
