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Featured image for post: FOOTBALL STAR DOCUMENTS HIS LONG- STANDING WORK INJURY IMPAIRMENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #104

FOOTBALL STAR DOCUMENTS HIS LONG- STANDING WORK INJURY IMPAIRMENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #104

Posted on November 28, 2023

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Brees recently discussed his long-standing correct shoulder problems. In 2005, he dislocated his shoulder while playing for the San Diego Chargers. In 2023, he can no longer throw with his right hand. Brees was told that the dislocated shoulder placed him on the "fast track to a degenerative shoulder and all kinds of arthritic changes. I don't throw with my right arm anymore. If I could, I would still be playing.'" Nola.com. Besides tossing a football, he reported problems using his arm above his shoulder. What Is Impairment and Why Does It Matter? In California,...

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Featured image for post: DID THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM LET A BATTERED TEACHER DOWN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #103

DID THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM LET A BATTERED TEACHER DOWN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #103

Posted on November 22, 2023

The Workers' Compensation System is not without controversy or flaws. A Florida Instructor's highly publicized work injury illustrates a benefit payment kerfuffle. How the workers' compensation works has made a Teacher/Paraeducator struggle post-injury to make ends meet. A student had criminally assaulted her and, as a result, suffered severe injuries. This article analyzes how a Seriously Injured Worker's benefits can be terminated. The article's analysis is under California Worker's Compensation Law. Despite suffering five broken ribs, receiving a severe concussion, sustaining a hearing loss,...

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Tow Truck Driver in Downtown LA, Slamming into Parked Cars: Injured Workers in the News, #102

Posted on November 20, 2023

In Los Angeles, a Tow Truck Driver made news when he crashed into number of cars.  Both he, and another driver, were injured and taken to the hospital.  The Dailymail reports that the Truck Driver was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Police, at the time of the reporting, were still investigating the accident. This article will discuss where intoxication can impact a work injury. What Impact Can Intoxication Have On A Workers’ Compensation Claim? In this instance, if the Tow Truck Driver was on-the-clock, this injury would be considered as AOE/COE, arising...

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At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101

Posted on November 14, 2023

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Company has been beset with work injuries.  According to the DailyMail.com, the injuries have included cuts or lacerations, broken bones, dislocations,,  hands or fingers were 'crushed,' head injuries, skull fractures, concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Further, there have been burns and eye injuries. There are allegations of safety failures. Specifically, in California, the article reports that “[s]enior managers at the Hawthorne, California site had been repeatedly warned about the dangers of rushing the engine's development, along with inadequate training of staff...

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