Insurance Journal

JULY 28, 2024

exposed warehouse workers to injuries has been dismissed for lack of evidence, the company said in a statement Thursday. A case alleging that Amazon.com Inc. The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries cited the e-commerce giant for setting rapid …

Injury 287

Injury Workers Compensation Compensation 287

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

Aviation officials from Asia are making a case for global action to reduce injuries from turbulence, with recent high-profile incidents driving calls to improve forecasting across borders at a Montreal gathering of regulators starting Monday. While turbulence does not frequently …

Injury 263

Injury Liability Insurer Insurance 263

Insurance Journal

JULY 11, 2024

A workers’ compensation insurer is entitled to continue to receive reimbursements from the Massachusetts second injury fund even after it stops writing business in the state, the state’s high court has ruled in an opinion reversing itself on the issue.

Injury 277

Injury Compensation Insured Insurance 277

Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Morgan & Morgan calls itself the nation’s largest injury law firm, with offices in most states. But perhaps the Orlando-founded firm has grown too big, too quickly, suggests a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims the firm has botched hundreds of …

Injury 279

Injury Claim Workers Compensation Insurance Claim 279

Insurance Journal

JULY 11, 2024

A La Porte, Texas tank cleaning company faces over $800,000 in fines after the company allegedly disregarded federal safety standards that may have protected their employees from hazardous working conditions and prevented another employee from suffering a fatal injury. In …

Injury 260

Injury Protection 260

AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Work-related injuries can occur in any industry, and when they do, the aftermath can be chaotic and stressful for all parties involved. To mitigate confusion, it’s essential for companies to have a clear and consistent post-injury response procedure. One of the most critical aspects of these procedures is consistency.

Injury 82

Injury Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp 82

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2024

million electric ranges used for stovetops after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries. Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 According to a last Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these slide-in ranges have front-mounted knobs …

Injury 162

Injury Liability 162

AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. First Responder Role: When an injury occurs, the supervisor is often the first to know.

Injury 83

Injury Workers Comp Workers Compensation Compensation 83

AMAXX

AUGUST 26, 2024

To better grasp this, let’s walk through a hypothetical scenario that illustrates two different supervisor responses to an employee’s injury and explore the potential consequences of each approach. Then, we’ll talk about how we can work together to accommodate your injury and help you return to the team as soon as possible.”

Injury 87

Injury Workers Comp Workers Compensation Compensation 87

CDC: Workers Compensation

APRIL 10, 2024

Struck-by injuries are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and second most common cause of fatalities among construction workers. From 2011 to 2022, there were 1,462 fatal occupational injuries that occurred at road construction sites.[1]

Injury 121

Injury Worker Injury 121

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Florida authorities have charged a Miami-area nurse practitioner and two others with creating false medical reports and attempting to defraud an auto insurance carrier out of more than $47,000. Local news reports said that investigators with the state Department of …

Auto Insurance 264

Auto Insurance Injury Insurance Carrier Claim 264

Insurance Journal

JULY 10, 2024

A blistering California heat wave over the past weeks and through the Fourth of July holiday could be topped off by the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth. That kind of extreme heat has led to more deaths than wildfires …

Injury 272

Injury Business Interruption 272

AMAXX

JULY 29, 2024

In the realm of workers’ compensation, the role of an injury coordinator is pivotal. This position is crucial for managing the complex processes associated with workplace injuries, ensuring both compliance with regulations and the well-being of employees.

Workers Compensation 52

Workers Compensation Injury Compensation Workers Comp 52

Insurance Marine News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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Injury 52

Injury Marine Insurer Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

million workers compensation claims reveals the costliest claims are driven by the most common workplace accidents, according to Travelers 2024 Injury Impact Report. The data also shows first-year employees are still among those most vulnerable to injury. Analysis of 1.2

Workers Compensation 299

Workers Compensation Claim Injury Compensation 299

ProWriters

APRIL 17, 2024

Contingent bodily injury cyber attacks can cause physical harm, directly or indirectly. One key step is making sure clients have adequate coverage options for bodily injury in their Cyber Liability Insurance policies. Cyber Liability for Bodily Injury: Some Examples How might a cyber incident end up causing bodily harm?

Injury 52

Injury Cyber Liability Liability Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 18, 2024

million workers’ compensation claims reveals the costliest claims are driven by the most common workplace accidents, according to Travelers 2024 Injury Impact Report. The data also shows first-year employees are still among those most vulnerable to injury. Analysis of 1.2

Claim 275

Claim Injury Compensation 275

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

award to former Philadelphia Eagles’ special teams player and captain Chris Maragos in his medical malpractice claim alleging that failed treatment of a knee injury ended his National Football League (NFL) career … A Philadelphia appeals court has upheld the $43.5

Injury 264

Injury Claim 264

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

DWC Form-007, Employer’s Report of Non-Covered Employee’s Work-Related Injury or Illness. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is accepting public comments on revised static forms: DWC Form-005, Non-Subscriber Notice to Division of Workers’ Compensation. DWC said …

Compensation 244

Compensation Injury Workers Compensation Insurer 244

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes Wednesday as crews worked to contain the blaze, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. The New Jersey Forest …

Property Damage 243

Property Damage Injury Damage 243

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Scheduled airline ground crews, including baggage handlers and maintenance workers, file injury claims for work-related musculoskeletal disorders at more than 10 times the statewide average, according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. WMSDs, which include strains, sprains …

Injury 263

Injury Claim Workers Compensation Compensation 263

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A Connecticut jury has awarded $30 million to a woman who suffered permanent injuries due to an improper caesarean section surgery 10 years ago. With prejudgment interest, the total award will amount to as much as $68 million, according to …

Injury 286

Injury 286

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

No injuries were reported. CINCINNATI (AP) — A massive fire underneath a bridge spanning the Ohio River closed a heavily traveled route between Cincinnati and northern Kentucky on Friday and damaged part of the steel structure. The fire broke out …

Injury 246

Injury Damage 246

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Among numerous injuries, 11 … OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power.

Injury 241

Injury Building Damage 241

Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

Department of Labor determined after its investigation into how a 30-year-old employee suffered fatal injuries. A Hubbard, Ohio industrial manufacturer failed to protect their employees from molten metal that was heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the U.S. Investigators …

Injury 264

Injury Protection 264

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

An Amazon distribution center worker in Virginia whose job entailed repetitive lifting and stowing of items every day and who suffered rotator cuff tears has been denied workers’ compensation benefits because she failed to prove her injury resulted from an …

Workers Compensation 264

Workers Compensation Compensation Injury 264

New Jersey Workers' Comp

JULY 19, 2024

The other part is referred to as the Employer’s Liability section of the policy and pertains to civil lawsuits arising from work injuries filed by employees against their employers. She filed both workers’ compensation claims for these injuries. The NJM workers’ compensation policy had two exclusions under C5 and C7.

Injury 52

Injury Claim Compensation Liability 52

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Department of Labor announced this month that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a regional emphasis program to address worker safety in the highly hazardous grain handling industry as preventable injuries and unchecked hazards continue to be …

Injury 263

Injury 263

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

APRIL 8, 2024

billion in dog-related injury claims in 2023, according to research by Triple-I and State Farm. It is important to recognize that any dog, including ones that are in the home, can bite or cause injury.” Not all illnesses and injuries are obvious, and dogs are more likely to bite if they are sick or in pain.

Injury 52

Injury Claim Liability Property Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A Virginia man pled guilty to embezzling funds from his former employer, a fund that provides financial assistance to families of infants who suffer from brain or spinal cord injuries, reports the U.S. Attorney for Eastern Virginia. According to court …

Compensation 264

Compensation Injury 264

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A suburban Madison, Wisconsin contractor with a history of federal safety failures – including violations that led to an employee’s fatal injuries in 2022 – has again been found exposing workers to the construction industry’s most deadly hazard – falls …

Injury 278

Injury 278

R&R Insurance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As the cold weather sets in, it's crucial to be aware of the dangers that come with it, especially the risk of slip and fall injuries. The Cost of Complacency In 2021, the average claim for slip and fall injuries was nearly $50,000. This staggering amount highlights the need for vigilance and precaution during the winter months.

Injury 52

Injury Risk Claim Insurer 52

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

million verdict to James Spangler, a 58-year-old Harley Davidson mechanic from Manchester who suffered catastrophic injuries following a botched spinal surgery. A Pennsylvania jury has awarded a $23.87 The verdict represents the largest published medical malpractice award in York County’s …

Injury 263

Injury 263

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A Northeastern University student and her parents are suing a sorority, its chapter president and a landlord after the student fell from a window and suffered critical injuries at a party. Sarah Cox, then a junior at the university in …

Injury 273

Injury Liability 273

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A federal workplace safety investigation has found the operator of three Massachusetts waterproofing contracting companies could have prevented an employee from suffering fatal injuries in February 2024 when part of a foundation broke and fell on the worker in a …

Injury 130

Injury 130

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2024

An El Paso, Texas contractor could have prevented a 37-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries in February 2024 by following federally required safety standards to avoid trench collapses, the same failure for which the U.S. Department of Labor has cited …

Injury 278

Injury 278

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

A New Jersey Transit driver who suffered career-ending injuries from overheating after he was ordered to operate a train even though his cab’s temperature was 114 degrees can keep his $11.6 million jury award. Over objections by New Jersey Transit …

Injury 279

Injury Liability 279