Tag: Workers’ Compensation
Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
While some in Illinois may view construction sites as an inherently risky place to be, proper safety protocols can ensure the well-being of construction workers. No matter the setting, employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment for employees. Continue reading “Fatal construction accident under investigation by OSHA”
Workplace injury aggravated man’s PTSD
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workplace injury aggravated man’s PTSD On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, August 1, 2014.
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”
New Illinois workers’ compensation law worries some groups
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on New Illinois workers’ compensation law worries some groups On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
Many professional groups report that they rely on training to keep their skills sharp and to learn new techniques and protocols. For many, such as firefighters, the training is provided by outside agencies. In the past, those providers were not held liable for any injuries or even deaths in the event something should go awry. Continue reading “New Illinois workers’ compensation law worries some groups”
OSHA’s Illinois office renews pledge to avoid workplace injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on OSHA’s Illinois office renews pledge to avoid workplace injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, May 30, 2014.
Earlier this month, the Illinois branch office of OSHA renewed their agreement with an electricians’ coalition, Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust, to improve the safety and training of workers in this field. Continue reading “OSHA’s Illinois office renews pledge to avoid workplace injury”
The cost of a workplace injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on The cost of a workplace injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederickof Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, May 16, 2014.
Being injured on the job has many potential personal costs to the individual injured. Typically, the cost can encompass the physical injury, as well as the emotional and financial stress that an Illinois worker may face when dealing with their injuries. Continue reading “The cost of a workplace injury”
Road signs posted in hopes of reducing construction site injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Road signs posted in hopes of reducing construction site injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Friday, April 25, 2014.
A recent hike in the speed limit on some Illinois roads may pose a danger to some workers. Road work on certain highways requires a reduced speed in order to protect construct workers who generally work in close proximity to moving vehicles. Workers who are hit and sustain a road construction site injury might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
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Road construction accident season begins in Illinois
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Road construction accident season begins in Illinois On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, April 17, 2014.
The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police took part in National Work Zone Awareness Week. As the weather gets warmer, more people are out on the roads and more road construction takes place. The probability of a road construction accident happening also rises during this time.
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3 men injured in construction accident when building collapses
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on 3 men injured in construction accident when building collapses On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
Illinois readers of this blog may be interested to learn the details of a construction accident that happened recently in a northeastern state. Three men suffered injuries in the construction accident. Continue reading “3 men injured in construction accident when building collapses”
Police officer charged for defrauding workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Police officer charged for defrauding workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
In Illinois, workers’ compensation is the primary solution for injuries sustained while on the job. When claims are filed, the injured person is required to be completely honest and supply only truthful information relating to the injury. Continue reading “Police officer charged for defrauding workers’ compensation”
Proposed bill clarifies Illinois workers’ compensation benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Proposed bill clarifies Illinois workers’ compensation benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, January 10, 2014.
Driving to and from the job is just part of the workday for most people. If someone gets injured during that commute, the guidelines on whether workers’ compensation benefits will cover their medical expenses are currently unclear, according to some officials. Continue reading “Proposed bill clarifies Illinois workers’ compensation benefits”
