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State Farm Sanctioned $20,000 for Fraudulent Behavior in Lawsuit
Think you are in good hands with State Farm? Maybe not! It was recently uncovered that State Farm and their staff were lying to the court, hiring medical “experts” to review and disprove customer...
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GOP Still Embroiled In Intra-Party Split Over Govt. Shutdown And Efforts To...
Today's post was shared by Kaiser Health News and comes from www.kaiserhealthnews.orgSome Republican governors are urging members of Congress to step away from the government shutdown threat. And...
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OSHA reminds outdoor workers of dangers of heat-related illnesses
Today's post was shared by US Dept. of Labor and comes from www.mywesttexas.comFall may be close, but Texans continue to experience summer temperatures, including a recent string of triple-digit...
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Crumbling American Dreams
Today's post was shared by Steven Greenhouse and comes from opinionator.blogs.nytimes.comAndrew Borowiec for The New York TimesThe demolition of the old Port Clinton Middle and Jefferson Elementary...
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The Unanticipated Consequences of Postponing the Employer Mandate
Today's post was shared by NEJM and comes from www.nejm.orgThe Obama administration's decision to postpone implementation of the employer mandate is the latest in a series of delays and alterations of...
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At Too Many Hospitals, a Revolving Door
Today's post was shared by The New Old Age and comes from newoldage.blogs.nytimes.comJessie Gruman can’t remember the number of times she’s been hospitalized for cancer. The list of the conditions...
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Truck Drivers Not Revved Up About New Safety Rules
Today's post was shared by NIOSH Transportation and comes from www.cnbc.com The federal government thinks long-haul truckers like Bryan Spoon need more rest. But with the Department of...
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Healthcare Workers: Protect Yourselves!
Today's post was shared by Safe Healthy Workers and comes from www.cdc.govHealthcare workers may be at risk for exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases. Getting vaccinated is an important step to...
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Are You a Canadian Suffering a Personal Injury in Hollywood or Another...
Each year, tens of millions of tourists travel to Florida to enjoy the warm climate and the attractions that the state has to offer. Canadians are especially eager to travel to Florida. In fact,...
View ArticleThe All Too Often Silent Case in Nursing Homes
A nursing home is a place where families bring their often fragile loved ones to be kept comfortable, cared for and kept away from harm. However, sometimes nursing home patients can be vulnerable to...
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The Price of ‘Made in China’
Today's post was shared by Jon L Gelman and comes from www.nytimes.com HERE is a symbol of China’s assault on the American economy: the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Staten...
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Wisconsin Prison Guards Sue State For Unpaid Wages
As reported by JSOnline.com on August 7, 2013, Corrections officers in Wisconsin sued the State this week alleging they are owed millions of dollars in back pay because of a 2012 policy that prevents...
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Saving Money for 2014
There was good news and not so good news (but not completely negative news) coming out of the California Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau's Governing Committee meeting yesterday.The not so...
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State PBA Wants Trenton Mayor To Resign, County To Take Over City Police
As reported by nj.com, citing rampant crime and Mayor Tony Mack’s federal indictment on corruption charges, the State Policemen’s Benevolent Association President became the latest official to demand...
View ArticleOhio BWC Stresses Worker Safety in Hot Weather
Workers oftentimes find themselves facing a number of risks on the job, some of which can be weather conditions. As summer continues, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) is reminding...
View ArticleNew Employer’s First Report of Injury/Illness Form
Back in October, the Workers’ Compensation Board announced that they would be introducing New York State eClaims Requirement Tables and Implementation Guide in the Spring. This entails the introduction...
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A 10 Step Guide To Your Independent Medical Examination
Follow these steps to ensure you get the most out of your independent medical examination. Today's post comes from guest author Paul J. McAndrew, Jr. from Paul McAndrew Law Firm.You will reach the...
View Article“Opting Out” of Worker’s Compensation Hurts Workers and Employers (Part 2)
Posted in workplace accidentsworkplace injuryworkplace safetyToday’s post comes from guest author Tom Domer, from The Domer Law Firm in Wisconsin. It is a follow-up to a post last week. There is a...
View ArticleMedia Portrays Social Security as an Avenue to Benefits for the Unemployed –...
The Social Security Administration turns down many worthy applicants when they first apply. Today’s post comes from guest author Susan C. Andrews from Causey Law Firm. There is a lot in the news...
View ArticleNanotechnology in the Workplace
Posted in Workplace Accidentsworkplace injuryworkplace safetyToday’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan, from The Jernigan Law Firm. During cancer research in 1986 an accident created the...
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