A tragic shooting occurred in a Tulsa Hospital. The shooter had just received back surgery a few weeks before and was apparently not happy. He killed the surgeon, another doctor, the receptionist and a patient. The shooter then took his own life. This article will discuss this matter under California Workers’ Compensation Law. The discussion… Continue reading A HOSPITAL SHOOTING: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 41
Author: Edward Singer
ATTACK AT HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL WORKERS STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 40
Headlines reported that Encino Hospital Workers were attacked a stabbed by an Attacker. These workers were reportedly in critical condition. Dailymail.com This article will discuss the immediate concern on this matter. What Is the Major Concern with This Incident? Given the facts and the assumption that the same knife was used in the attack each… Continue reading ATTACK AT HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL WORKERS STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 40
Southwest Airlines Attendant Sustains Dental Trauma As A Result of Unruly Passenger: Injured Worker In the News, #39
It is reported that an Unruly Passenger was sentenced concerning to jail time as a result of an attack of a Soutwest Airline Flight Attendant. The Attendant reportedly received a blow to her face and had some teeth broken. The plea agreement noted that the Flight Attendant suffered three chipped teeth, two of which needed… Continue reading Southwest Airlines Attendant Sustains Dental Trauma As A Result of Unruly Passenger: Injured Worker In the News, #39
IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?
A viral video shows a United Airlines Luggage Check-In Worker engaged in a fist fight with a customer. The video shows the UA Worker punching the customer. The video then shows the customer beating up the worker. Dailymail.com For the purpose of this post, we will take the video as the totality of the interaction.… Continue reading IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER’S ACCIDENT YIELDS MULTIPLE WORK-RELATED INJURIES: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #36
A horrific multi-vehicle crash occurred involving both a school bus and a dump truck. Many students were injured. It is reported that the police investigated that matter and that it is likely that no charges that would be filed for negligent operation of a vehicle. It is reported that both the dump truck driver and… Continue reading SCHOOL BUS DRIVER’S ACCIDENT YIELDS MULTIPLE WORK-RELATED INJURIES: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #36
CALFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS SERIOUSLY INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, # 34
A horrendous accident happened when an alleged drunk driver struck a parked California Highway Patrol aka CHP Squad Vehicle on the freeway. It is reported that the driver was traveling 95 miles per hour upon impact and that the cruiser. The police car erupted into flames. The Officers were rushed to the hospital. One is… Continue reading CALFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS SERIOUSLY INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, # 34
NO PEACE, NO MCNUGGETS AT A MCDONALDS: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #33
There was no “Happy Meal” at a Boston McDonalds when minors allegedly terrorized the store. The minors alleged conduct was so horrible that the Manager closed the restaurant. It is alleged that these minors threw rocks and water bottles as customers and employees. It is reported that “[a]fter the worker tossed a cup of Coke… Continue reading NO PEACE, NO MCNUGGETS AT A MCDONALDS: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #33
DID JOURNALIST DEVELOP WORK- RELATED PTSD? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 32
A Washington Post Journalist on a MSNBC Meet the Press TV Broadcast revealed that“online harassment targeting her and her family caused her to experience “severe PTSD” and contemplate suicide in the recent past.” “The MSNBC coverage aimed to detail brutal harassment faced by female journalists — noting data that showed 73% reported experiencing online attacks… Continue reading DID JOURNALIST DEVELOP WORK- RELATED PTSD? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 32
INJURED WORKERS, CHART NOTES, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Injured Workers prove up their workers’ compensation claims with evidence. Within workers’ compensation, medical evidence gathered and to be persuasive must be within the evidentiary burden of “reasonable medical probability.” “Reasonable medical probability” is a more likely than not burden, or beyond 50 percent likelihood. Medical Records are evidence which can assist in proving a… Continue reading INJURED WORKERS, CHART NOTES, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
UMPIRE PUNCHED IN PARKING LOT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #31
It is reported that a woman, after being ejected for cursing at the umpires as an attendee of a softball game, waited in a parking lot and proceeded to punch an umpire in the face. The umpire sustained a bruised face and black eye. Dailymail.com If The Accident Happened in the Parking Lot, Would It… Continue reading UMPIRE PUNCHED IN PARKING LOT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #31