Tag: Workplace Injuries
Workplace injury not uncommon among gutter cleaners
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.
Gutter cleaning companies in Illinois are particularly busy during the fall season. This is a hazardous occupation that poses a variety of safety risks due to fall hazards, chemical exposure, electrical shocks and any other workplace injury. Continue reading “Workplace injury not uncommon among gutter cleaners”
Hospital waste in hotel poses workplace injury hazard
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, November 19, 2015.
Illinois workers are commonly exposed to the hazards typical of the industries in which they are employed. However, in some cases, employers may not recognize additional risks that are unfamiliar to their particular industries. Continue reading “Hospital waste in hotel poses workplace injury hazard”
Injured employee still in hospital after explosion
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
A good scare is the hallmark of a festive Halloween for most people in Illinois. For one man, the terror was all too real. A seasonal worker at an out-of-state haunted trail suffered catastrophic injuries when he was involved in an explosion at his work place. Continue reading “Injured employee still in hospital after explosion”
Violence from patients common cause of workplace injury
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Monday, September 14, 2015.
Heavy machinery, falling debris and unstable safety gear are all serious and potentially devastating risks that many workers face, but they are far from the only potential hazards. Health care workers in Illinois and elsewhere face a unique and dangerous hazard with which workers in other industries might not have to contend. Continue reading “Violence from patients common cause of workplace injury”
Illinois hospital treats injured employee with broken legs
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Monday, August 10, 2015.
Luckily for one individual, the hospital was not far away when he was involved in a terrifying workplace accident. After falling from outside of a 6th story hospital window, the injured employee was taken to the emergency room. Continue reading “Illinois hospital treats injured employee with broken legs”
Injured employee apparently dragged by roller coaster
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
Amusement parks might seem like all fun and games to Illinois guests, but the high speeds that many rides travel at can present a serious risk for employees who must navigate around them. An injured employee at an out-of-state park was one of two people Continue reading “Injured employee apparently dragged by roller coaster”
Construction accident sends 4 to the hospital
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Thursday, April 2, 2015.
ofConstruction workers in Illinois are likely familiar with the strict guidelines to which employers must adhere in order to keep workers as safe as possible. When those measures are not met, it can only take a second for a worker’s life to be on the line. A recent construction accident in another state seriously injured four workers, Continue reading “Construction accident sends 4 to the hospital”
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”
We fight to appeal denied workers’ compensation benefits
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, October 24, 2014.
Even with America’s recent recession in the rear view mirror, living paycheck to paycheck is still a reality for many workers in Illinois. When anything interrupts an individual’s ability to work, even for a brief time period, it can become impossible to stay up to date on bill payments, much less be able to meet daily needs. Continue reading “We fight to appeal denied workers’ compensation benefits”
Officers injured on the job say they were wrongly denied benefits
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.
ofWhen an Illinois employee is injured due to unsafe working conditions or equipment, workers’ compensation benefits can be crucial to their overall recovery. However, two police officers who were injured on the job claim that their benefits were not provided Continue reading “Officers injured on the job say they were wrongly denied benefits”