Tag: Workers’ Compensation
Scaffold construction site injury sends man to hospital
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Scaffold construction site injury sends man to hospital On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, June 19, 2015.
An Illinois construction worker is in the hospital following a devastating accident at a hospital construction site. Despite the well-known risks of poorly constructed or maintained scaffolds, falls and other related injuries persist as a common cause of construction site injury. Continue reading “Scaffold construction site injury sends man to hospital”
Tragic construction accident kills worker
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Tragic construction accident kills worker On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.
Even at the best work sites, tragic accidents can result in devastating outcomes for workers and their families. A worker who was operating a piece of machinery at an Illinois work site was apparently the victim of this type of construction accident. Continue reading “Tragic construction accident kills worker”
4 workers sent to hospital after construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on 4 workers sent to hospital after construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, May 25, 2015.
A construction site became the scene of an accident following a serious fall that injured multiple workers and a subcontractor. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration — a federal agency that investigates workplace accidents in Illinois and across the country — plans to investigate the events leading up the fall. Continue reading “4 workers sent to hospital after construction accident”
Proposed workers’ compensation changes leave some uncomfortable
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Proposed workers’ compensation changes leave some uncomfortable On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
Although Illinois workers’ compensation benefits already underwent a significant overhaul several years ago, lawmakers are currently considering making even more changes to the system. While those in favor of the proposed changes believe that it will benefit employers by cutting out some of the cost involved with workers’ compensation insurance, opponents have some serious concerns. Continue reading “Proposed workers’ compensation changes leave some uncomfortable”
4 hit, 2 injured in serious construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on 4 hit, 2 injured in serious construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
When conducting roadwork, construction workers in Illinois have to deal with motor vehicles passing by at high rates of speed in addition to the daily hazards of construction work. Four out-of-state road workers were injured in a construction accident after one motorist struck them with his vehicle. Continue reading “4 hit, 2 injured in serious construction accident”
What rights do I have to avoid a workplace injury?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on What rights do I have to avoid a workplace injury? On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, May 8, 2015.
First and foremost, as an Illinois employee you are entitled to a workplace that is safe. While safe is a relatively broad term that can be viewed differently in different work situations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration typically defines a safe workplace as one that does not put Continue reading “What rights do I have to avoid a workplace injury?”
Baker injured on the job in pilot light explosion
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Baker injured on the job in pilot light explosion On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, April 30, 2015.
Up to five workers were in a bakery when an explosion ripped through the building. All of the workers made it out alive, but one did suffer serious injuries from the blast. Like workers injured on the job in Illinois, the man who was hurt should have access to workers’ compensation benefits that can support him in his recovery Continue reading “Baker injured on the job in pilot light explosion”
Employee alleges retaliation following workplace injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Employee alleges retaliation following workplace injury On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
Employers in Illinois are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance in order to protect employees from the potential financial burden of injuries suffered at work. Despite carrying insurance that will compensate workers for a workplace injury, some employers are still less than thrilled when victims seek the benefits to which they are entitled. Continue reading “Employee alleges retaliation following workplace injury”
Failed scaffolding results in construction accident, kills 3
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Failed scaffolding results in construction accident, kills 3 On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.
Without workers brave enough to scale the sides of buildings or work in other dangerous areas, construction sites would be mostly empty and progress would likely slow to a crawl in Illinois. Fortunately, there are a number of men and women who fill the role of construction workers. Continue reading “Failed scaffolding results in construction accident, kills 3”
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”
