Tag: Workplace Injury
Health care workers face highest incidence of workplace injury
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Health care workers face highest incidence of workplace injury On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Monday, August 12, 2013.
Workers are more likely to suffer a disabling injury in the health care industry than any other occupation. By far, the highest incidence of workplace injury in Illinois and nationwide occurs in the health care industry. Continue reading “Health care workers face highest incidence of workplace injury”
Workplace injury and death in the grain industry is a concern
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workplace injury and death in the grain industry is a concern On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
Grain engulfment that results in suffocation and serious injury or death is a major workplace problem throughout the Midwest and other areas with agricultural and grain handling industries. Illinois and other Midwestern states are critically interested in reducing the incidence of workplace injury relating to grain engulfment and related problems. Continue reading “Workplace injury and death in the grain industry is a concern”
Workers’ compensation to an injured employee excludes some torts
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Workers’ compensation to an injured employee excludes some torts On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, June 28, 2013.
Each year there are about three million workplace injuries and illnesses that occur in the American workplace. The system everywhere provides that workplace injuries and illnesses are covered by a workers’ compensation system of insurance coverage. In Illinois and all other states there’s a so-called tradeoff that’s been put in place: the injured employee receives payments for wage loss, Continue reading “Workers’ compensation to an injured employee excludes some torts”
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”
Injured employee survives Illinois chemical plant fire
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workplace InjuriesLeave a comment on Injured employee survives Illinois chemical plant fire On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, June 7, 2013.
Evacuations continue in a community nearby the site of a serious explosion and fire at a Seward, Illinois chemical processing plant. The incident took place on a recent Sunday afternoon, leaving many nearby residents uneasy about their safety. Authorities moved quickly to begin evacuating those who live within a two-mile radius of the site. Continue reading “Injured employee survives Illinois chemical plant fire”
Drowsy workers can decrease workplace safety in Illinois
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Workers' CompensationLeave a comment on Drowsy workers can decrease workplace safety in Illinois On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, March 7, 2013.
There are several things that can work to decrease the safety of a workplace in Illinois. A critical safety risk that many workers do not consider is being drowsy on the job. Not gaining a restful night of sleep can mean that there is an increased risk for accidents in a workplace.
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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”
Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Construction Workers' AccidentsLeave a comment on Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Construction Workers’ Accidents on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
It seems that there is no shortage of construction accidents around the nation, and Illinois is no exception. Construction accidents can be devastating in nature because of the heavy machinery and the inherently dangerous environment the workers operate within. Continue reading “Injured Illinois construction worker files for workers’ comp, fired”
