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BUS DRIVER STRESSED AND SPRAYED UPON: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #81

Posted on April 17, 2023

Tormented by students, a School Bus Driver went viral tirade when she quit her job.  The Asthmatic Bus Driver reportedly suffered attacks after students repeatedly sprayed perfume on her.  Upon the second spraying. she became irate. She said that was done with “this sh@$", and left her job of two years. dailymail.com This article will discuss whether the incidents could constitute a work injury. Did These Instances Constitute Work Injuries?  In California Workers’ Compensation Law, the aggravation or acceleration of an underlying medical condition can be considered as a work-related injury.  ...

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GROCERY CLERK PUMMELED BY CUSTOMERS: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #79

Posted on March 16, 2023

A Grocery Clerk was attacked by multiple customers. A dispute concerning cashing in recyclables led to the violent attack. Nypost.com  According to the New York Post, the Clerk stated ““No one ever attacked me like that.” The article noted “she’s terrified to go back to work because her attackers are still on the loose and may return.” The Injured Clerk stated “I have to come back,” she said. “I have to work. I need money. I need my job. I don’t know what else I can do.” Nypost.com. The incident was caught on video. Does the Video By Itself Prove Up The Claim? No.  While...

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Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77

Posted on February 20, 2023

In California, a Tesla Driver died when his car slammed into a Fire Truck.  It is reported that several of the firefighters at the scene were slightly injured. The cause of the accident is being investigated.  Intoxication or possibly the Tesla’s Autopilot may be the cause. dailymail.com If The Tesla Driver Was At Fault, Can The Firefighters Pursue Workers’ Compensation Claims? Yes. The Firefighters were injured in a circumstance that arose out of employment and was in the course and scope of employment.  Thus, they satisfy the AOE/COE requirement to pursue a workers’ compensation claim. If...

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LAX Shuttle Crash With Plane: Injured Workers in the News, #76

Posted on February 15, 2023

A LAX Shuttlebus collided with a taxiing Airplane. It was reported that the plane struck the bus. The news account indicated that the cause of the injury was unknown. As a result of the accident, both the Tug Driver and the Bus Driver may have both been injured and required hospitalization. nypost.com  This article will discuss the nature of fault with respect to an accident and its impact on a workers' compensation claim. Even if fault has not been established, can these  Injured Workers pursue workers’ compensation claims? Yes.  Workers’ compensation is a “no fault” system.  Thus,...

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