Tag: Workers’ Compensation
Guidance often needed for workers’ compensation benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Guidance often needed for workers’ compensation benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Employees who have suffered a serious or disabling injury while at work are typically entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, filing for benefits after being injured on the job requires a certain attention to detail and timelines. Continue reading “Guidance often needed for workers’ compensation benefits”
Family of fatally injured worker may seek workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Family of fatally injured worker may seek workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Even in work environments that might be considered hazardous — such as construction sites or industrial warehouses — employees likely don’t expect to suffer a fatal injury while at work. Sadly, catastrophic accidents at a workplace can result in the death of a worker and might completely derail the lives of surviving family members. Continue reading “Family of fatally injured worker may seek workers’ compensation”
Illinois governor proposes reforms for workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Illinois governor proposes reforms for workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, February 19, 2015.
Injured workers across the state of Illinois rely on their benefits from workers’ compensation to take care of themselves and their family as they recover from an on-the-job accident. These benefits are often invaluable those who suffered harm in a workplace accident. Continue reading “Illinois governor proposes reforms for workers’ compensation”
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”
Scaffolds common cause of a construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Scaffolds common cause of a construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Scaffolding can be a quick and efficient way to get construction workers up to higher floors or areas that need attention or work. The safety of scaffolds and the workers who use them should be a high priority on virtually any Illinois worksite. Continue reading “Scaffolds common cause of a construction accident”
Left disabled from a workplace injury? You deserve benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Left disabled from a workplace injury? You deserve benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, January 1, 2015.
Whether minor or catastrophic, accidents in the workplace can have an absolutely devastating affect on employees. In some instances, a workplace injury may be so severe that a person may become permanently disabled and unable to work. Continue reading “Left disabled from a workplace injury? You deserve benefits”
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”
Seeking workers’ compensation death benefits shouldn’t be hard
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Seeking workers’ compensation death benefits shouldn’t be hard On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, November 17, 2014.
There is little if anything that can help ease the pain and grief of losing a loved one. Particularly when a family loses a breadwinner, the grieving process may be overshadowed by financial troubles and struggling simply to meet daily expenses, much less handle costly funeral expenses. Continue reading “Seeking workers’ compensation death benefits shouldn’t be hard”
Tape measure becomes deadly in fatal construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Tape measure becomes deadly in fatal construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.
The bright yellow hard hats that many construction workers don aren’t a fashion statement or international uniform requirement. These hard hats are intended to protect Illinois workers from various hazards that they may encounter while on a work site. While workers and contract employees are usually required to wear these helmets, the policy regarding other individuals, such as those delivering materials, is less clear. Continue reading “Tape measure becomes deadly in fatal construction accident”
