Updated: February 13, 2025 In the field of medicine, there is a specialty that addressed work injuries, Occupational Medicine. Many Injured Workers, during the course of their treatment or as part of their evaluation process, encounter doctors who specialize in the field of Occupational Medicine. In sum, Occupational Medicine Doctors play a variety of roles… Continue reading What is Occupational Medicine?
Author: Edward Singer
HAZMAT INCIDENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #127
Per the Dailymail.com, more than 50 employees were hospitalized as a result of a “hazmat” incident. This occurred as a drug packaging facility. The incident occurred after a chemical smell was noticed in the facility. Shortly after, workers began to take ill. The symptoms reported included nausea, vomiting and headaches. The cause of the incident… Continue reading HAZMAT INCIDENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #127
AN INJURY THAT WAS A WHOPPER! WELL, SORT OF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #126
It is reported in the Nypost.com that an MTA Bus Driver crashed their care after suffering from a medical emergency. Apparently, as a result of the medical emergency, they lost control of their vehicle and crashed it into a Burger King Restaurant. While no Whoppers were damaged due to the store being closed, the Bus… Continue reading AN INJURY THAT WAS A WHOPPER! WELL, SORT OF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #126
A “PRIME” DAY TO GET HURT AT WORK? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #125
A news account reported that Amazon’s Prime Day event is a major case of injuries for United States’ Warehouse Workers. This revelation comes from findings made from a year-long Senate committee investigation. Two things within the report were interesting. The first was: : “During peak seasons, the company skirts and sometimes even outright ignores critical… Continue reading A “PRIME” DAY TO GET HURT AT WORK? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #125
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE PUNCHED IN RANDOM ATTACK: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #124
It was recently reported that a Bartender got punched by a brute. Nypost.com. The same violent individual also smashed a customer in the head with a pole. It is reported that the worker, a Bartender, had limited health care options. As a result, he declined to take an ambulance ride as he was concerned about… Continue reading RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE PUNCHED IN RANDOM ATTACK: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #124
FOR POLICE, “USE OF FORCE” MEANS MORE INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS
The Nypost reports that there is an uptake of Police Officer injuries. One of the causes for the increase in work injuries is the “use of force”. According to the data, the brave men and women of law enforcement are involved with unprecedented “use of force” activities due to the numerous protests across the… Continue reading FOR POLICE, “USE OF FORCE” MEANS MORE INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS
CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS INJURED DURING WILDFIRE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #121
Per the Dailymail.com, in California, two Firefighters sustained minor to moderate burns while putting out a wildfire. The two were hospitalized as a result. This series of facts raise important workers’ compensation law issue. This fact pattern will address this matter within California Law. Do the Parts of the Body Injured Matter? Yes. In California,… Continue reading CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS INJURED DURING WILDFIRE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #121
MTA BUS DRIVER THREATENED: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #120
Per NBC, an MTA Bus Operator in Los Angeles had a dangerous encounter with a passenger. The incident was caught on tape. The video showed man banging on the windows of the bus. It was also reported that the man also opened her window and poured beer on her seat. Also it was reported that… Continue reading MTA BUS DRIVER THREATENED: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #120
THE EPIDEMIC OF POLICE OFFICER INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #119
Breitbart reports that there is an epidemic of work-related injuries to Police Officers. It is reported that over 100,000 Police Officers have been attacked over the past two years. Further, 194 officers have been feloniously killed. According to the article, “[t]hat number of 79,000 law enforcement officers being physically assaulted in 2023 is a… Continue reading THE EPIDEMIC OF POLICE OFFICER INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #119
TEACHER THROWN AGAINST WALL: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #118
Per the nypost.com, a Middle School Teacher was thrown against a wall. She apparently was trying to break up a fight. She was thrown aside by one student who proceeded to deliver more punches. Criminal charges have been brought against one of the students. These charges included communicating threats. Topic Discussion This article will discuss… Continue reading TEACHER THROWN AGAINST WALL: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #118