An Amazon Delivery Driver was tragically found dead. Two dogs are suspected to have attacked the Driver. A news reports has a quote from an authority that “[d]ue to the fact of the nature of some of the injuries to the male driver, we can’t confirm or deny if (the dogs) were the cause of… Continue reading Amazon Driver Killed by Dogs: Injured Workers in the News #67
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Baseball Usher Punched Out at Game: Injured Workers In The News #65
Baseball Pitchers will often “punch out” batters with a “strike.” At a recent Major League Baseball Game, however, it was two Ushers getting punched out. It wasn’t the opposing team’s pitcher doing it. Rather, it was an unruly Fan. Besides being struck, one Usher was also bitten. The fight allegedly started because a customer was… Continue reading Baseball Usher Punched Out at Game: Injured Workers In The News #65
CAN PARENTS CAUSE A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #64
Parent mistreating High School Football Coaches is becoming a problem. If this mistreatment caused the Coach an emotinoal injury, can a workers’ compensation claim be filed? A recent news report indicated that a High School Football Coach quit his job due to parents’ behavior. It was reported that, after a game ended, a group of… Continue reading CAN PARENTS CAUSE A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH A PSYCHIATRIC WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #64
WAS WORKER TRAGICALLY COOKED A WORK-RELATED EVENT? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #63
A horrible incident happened at a Food Processing Company. A Processing Worker was found dead inside a kettle cooker. The police investigation found nothing suspicious. An ongoing investigation with OSHA is continuing. The Deceased Worker leaves behind a wife and two daughters. dailymail.co This article will discuss as to whether, given the facts, this injury… Continue reading WAS WORKER TRAGICALLY COOKED A WORK-RELATED EVENT? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #63
BURGER KING MELEE LEAVES YOUTHFUL FAST FOOD WORKERS INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #62
Fast Food Workers at a Burger King encountered a true “burger insanity” moment. According to the reports, “[i]t started with an unruly customer and spilled pop. By the time it was over, a 17-year-old worker had to get stitches for a cut to the forehead and a 15-year-old, working her first job, suffered a busted… Continue reading BURGER KING MELEE LEAVES YOUTHFUL FAST FOOD WORKERS INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #62
WILL ORANGE BE THE NEW BLACK FOR AN ACTRESS ACCUSED OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #60
An actress made news when she was charged with a particular form of workers’ compensation fraud. Workers’ Compensation Fraud is not simply faking an injury. Legitimate Workers’ Compensation Claims can become “fraud” claims. These claims often occur when there are are false statements made in order to collect benefits. In this matter, the State of… Continue reading WILL ORANGE BE THE NEW BLACK FOR AN ACTRESS ACCUSED OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #60
TACO BELL SHIFT MANAGER MISTAKENLY CAUGHT UP IN A CO-WORKER DISPUTE AND GETS SHOT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #57
It is reported that a Taco Bell Shift Manager was shot in his shoulder by a Co-Worker. Apparently, the Store Manager disciplined the Co-Worker. Ater the discipline a Shift Manager then had an interaction with the trouble Co-Worker. This interaction led the disgruntled employee to get upset at the Manager. The Co-Worker, who supposedly was… Continue reading TACO BELL SHIFT MANAGER MISTAKENLY CAUGHT UP IN A CO-WORKER DISPUTE AND GETS SHOT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #57
COULD A SPIRITED FIGHT AT THE AIRPORT BE A WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #56
A Texas airline agent was suspended after being caught in a wild viral video trading blows with a woman. Reportedly, the customer yelled racial and homophobic slurs at him. The video of the incident is available on the internet. Nypost.com The video was remarkable. At one point, agent and the customer were separated by an… Continue reading COULD A SPIRITED FIGHT AT THE AIRPORT BE A WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #56
A MTA WORKER IS BOTH A HERO….AND AN INJURED WORKER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #55
Mr. Anthony Wilson, an MTA Worker, is both a hero and an Injured Worker. It was reported that “[l]ast week, Nelson was cleaning the Pelham Bay subway station in the Bronx when police allege 49-year-old Alexander Wright began to harass customers. Nelson stepped in to protect them, but the suspect quickly turned his rage toward… Continue reading A MTA WORKER IS BOTH A HERO….AND AN INJURED WORKER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #55
LAUNDROMAT WORKER HAMMERED BY THIEF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #54
It is reported that a 70 Year-Old Laundromat Employee was attacked. A robber who was allegedly was trying to steal detergent grabbed a hammer owed by the business and struck the Laundromat Worker four times in the head. foxnews.com This article will discuss issues of elderly workers as well as head traumas. What Issues Come… Continue reading LAUNDROMAT WORKER HAMMERED BY THIEF: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #54