Tag: Workers’ Compensation
Illinois worker dies in construction accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois worker dies in construction accident On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Friday, January 3, 2014.
Accidents that occur at work are like any other mishap — they happen unexpectedly and the consequences cannot always be foreseen. In the most tragic of circumstances, the final result is death. Unfortunately, at a recent construction accident in Illinois, the worst-case scenario is what transpired.
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Pepper-spray officer gets workers’ compensation benefits
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Pepper-spray officer gets workers’ compensation benefits On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
A strange twist of events resulted in a $38,000 in workers’ compensation settlement for a university police officer, according to an Oct. 16 announcement. It happened in another state but the reasoning of the case is likely to be influential in Illinois and elsewhere. Continue reading “Pepper-spray officer gets workers’ compensation benefits”
Mesothelioma diagnosis may warrant workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Mesothelioma diagnosis may warrant workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Mesothelioma is a cancer which lines the inside of the lungs, often times developed from exposure to asbestos. A person who is diagnosed may experience fear and confusion, especially if they were not aware of ever having touched or inhaled asbestos at work. Continue reading “Mesothelioma diagnosis may warrant workers’ compensation”
Bridge worker sustains workplace injury on bridge painting job
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Bridge worker sustains workplace injury on bridge painting job Work on a large municipal bridge is another activity that requires intensive enforcement of safety measures. Bridge work in Illinois encounters some of the same problems seen in all states. A major bridge in another metropolitan area has been the recent scene of workplace injury and the strange collapse of supportive structures during a re-painting project. Continue reading “Bridge worker sustains workplace injury on bridge painting job”
Court restricts recoveries to workers’ compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Court restricts recoveries to workers’ compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, June 14, 2013.
Can an injured worker sue the employer on a tort action to recover additional damages where the employer’s intentional actions allegedly caused the victim’s injuries? According to one court outside of Illinois, the answer is no, because any workplace accident is limited and restricted to workers’ compensation. Continue reading “Court restricts recoveries to workers’ compensation”
Repetitive hand motion on the job can lead to injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Repetitive hand motion on the job can lead to injury On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, April 29, 2013.
If you work with your hands every day, you may experience pain and discomfort. This is very common to people who use the computer at work on a regular basis. Repetitive typing can strain the hands.
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‘Through the course of employment’ not always so clear
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on ‘Through the course of employment’ not always so clear On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, April 19, 2013.
Workers’ compensation provides that an individual that incurs injury or illness through the course of their job can see financial coverage for their medical expenses and the time needed for recovery away from work. However, “through the course of employment” is not always easily defined.
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Occupation illnesses run the U.S. economy $250 billion annually
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Occupation illnesses run the U.S. economy $250 billion annually On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, April 5, 2013.
There is a wide spectrum of injuries, illnesses and conditions that can afflict a worker because of their employment. While injuries from catastrophic accidents are the typical negative workplace happenings to grab headlines in Illinois, there are also workers that suffer because of the repetitive nature of their job, leading to over exertion and then injury. Continue reading “Occupation illnesses run the U.S. economy $250 billion annually”
Employees become ill with lead poisoning, seek compensation
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Employees become ill with lead poisoning, seek compensation On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, February 15, 2013.
Cases or workers suffering because of a happening on the job typically make headlines in Illinois in instances where a crane collapses, something goes wrong at a factory or there is some sort of catastrophic injury that results. Continue reading “Employees become ill with lead poisoning, seek compensation”
Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, February 8, 2013.
There are strict regulations surrounding workplace safety in Illinois, as dictated by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration. When an employer fails to make sure that all safety regulations are being closely followed, employees are susceptible to serious, debilitating and disruptive injuries. Continue reading “Injured Illinois railroad welder awarded $1.05 million”
