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
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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
Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Overdose Claims Life of Washington Police Officer: Injured Workers in the News, #98
While working, a Police Officer- while at his precinct- collapsed and died from fentanyl and meth poisoning. In the news reports, it is reported that the incident may not have been by accident. According to the Dailymail, “Police in Vancouver, Washington, investigated Kelly’s death and concluded that it was ‘more likely than not caused by… Continue reading Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Overdose Claims Life of Washington Police Officer: Injured Workers in the News, #98
Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
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… Continue reading Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
83-Year-Old Home Depot Employee Death: Injured Workers in the News #72
An 83-year-old Home Depot Worker died six weeks after sustaining a work injury. He had been shoved to the ground by a serial shoplifter while apparently trying to stop a theft. The Home Depot Worker sustained injuries as a result of the shove and he lived for 5 weeks before passing. The medical examiner has… Continue reading 83-Year-Old Home Depot Employee Death: Injured Workers in the News #72
WAS A MCDONALD’S WORKER BEING SHOT IN THE FACE A WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #50
In Brooklyn, a McDonald’s Worker was shot in the face. After the incident, the worker was reportedly in critical care as a result of the incident. The facts of the case are that there was this Worker was in a dispute with a customer inside the restaurant. After the incident, the Worker, for reasons not… Continue reading WAS A MCDONALD’S WORKER BEING SHOT IN THE FACE A WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #50
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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER CRASH: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #23
Five Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Civilian were injured when a department helicopter crashed. The vehicle was in flight to a vehicle collision scene. It reported that the injuries were not life threatening. In the copter, there were deputies including the pilot, copilot, crew chief and two paramedics. Villanueva [the Sheriff] said the… Continue reading LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S HELICOPTER CRASH: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #23
AMERICAN AIRLINES EMPLOYEE STABBED BY CO-WORKER: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #15
An American Airlines Employee conflict resulted in a stabbing injury. Was this a workers’ compensation injury? It is reported that there was a dispute between two American Airline Employees at Boston Long International Airport. The dispute escalated into physical confrontation. One worker was stabbed by a multi-use tool and taken to the hospital with non-life… Continue reading AMERICAN AIRLINES EMPLOYEE STABBED BY CO-WORKER: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #15