In a Miami Aquarium, a Dolphin, “Sundance,” attacked his trainer. It was reported that the dolphin repeatedly struck the trainer and tried to pull the trainer down into the water. Apparently, the altercation may have been caused when the trainer had accidentally scratched the dolphin. After the attack, the visibly shaken trainer was taken by… Continue reading Dolphin Attacks Trainer: California Workers Comp Guide
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MTA WORKER SMASHED IN HEAD: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #114
An MTA Train Conductor was randomly whacked in the head with a glass bottle. The 38-year-old MTA worker was taken to the hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. Nypost.com This article will discuss this fact pattern within California Workers’ Compensation Law. Does The Term “Stable” Have Any Meaning Within Workers’ Compensation? No.… Continue reading MTA WORKER SMASHED IN HEAD: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #114
FOOTBALL STAR DOCUMENTS HIS LONG- STANDING WORK INJURY IMPAIRMENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #104
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… Continue reading FOOTBALL STAR DOCUMENTS HIS LONG- STANDING WORK INJURY IMPAIRMENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #104
A BUSLOAD OF BUS DRIVERS INJURED WHEN THE WHEELS ON THE BUS DIDN’T GO ROUND N’ ROUND: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #49
A bus load of Bus Drivers were injured when a bus driven by a Bus Driver flipped and crashed. Dailymail.com It is reported that “the bus had been carrying 37 adults – 36 passengers and the driver – police said. Police had said those on board were employees of the same company, but did not specify… Continue reading A BUSLOAD OF BUS DRIVERS INJURED WHEN THE WHEELS ON THE BUS DIDN’T GO ROUND N’ ROUND: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #49
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
What You Need To Know About The Employee’s Disability Questionnaire & Workers’ Compensation
Injured Workers, in their Workers’ Compensation Claim, may be evaluated by a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME.) With respect to these Evaluations, Injured Workers are required to fill out a variety of forms. The DWC-AD Form 100 is one of those forms. It is the “Employee’s Disability Questionnaire.” This article… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Employee’s Disability Questionnaire & Workers’ Compensation
COVID-19 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES AND PERMANENT DISABILITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A Stanford University Study reported on the residual complications from COVID-19. This study is important to Injured Workers who have filed COVID-19 related claims. This article will address the study and what it means for Injured Workers. What Was the Study About? The study looked at COVID-19 patients, most of them who had been hospitalized,… Continue reading COVID-19 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES AND PERMANENT DISABILITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
VISUAL ANALOG PAIN SCALE (VAPS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In the Workers’ Compensation System, Doctors and Medical Evaluators ask Injured Workers to fill out various scales and questionnaires. One of these scales is the Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAPS.) Scales and questionnaires can impact an Injured Worker’s ability to get treatment and disability payments. Therefore, Injured Worker should understand how to answer them properly.… Continue reading VISUAL ANALOG PAIN SCALE (VAPS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
YOUNGER WORKERS AND WORK INJURIES: YOUTHFUL WORKERS, SPECIAL CONCERNS FOR YOUNGER WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful” Supertramp Does Age matter? Yes. Younger Workers get injured at different rates than Older Workers. A recent study brought light onto the issue of Age as a factor with respect to Work Injuries. Younger Workers make up a significant number of the workforce. Adolescents… Continue reading YOUNGER WORKERS AND WORK INJURIES: YOUTHFUL WORKERS, SPECIAL CONCERNS FOR YOUNGER WORKERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Oswestry Disability Index(Odi) And Workers’ Compensation
Updated: February 18, 2025 Injured Workers are frequently given questionnaires and indexes to fill out as part of their workers’ compensation treatment and evaluations. These questionnaires and indexes can play an important role with respect to workers’ compensation benefits. One of the indexes that an Injured Worker may encounter is the Owestry Disability Index. This… Continue reading The Oswestry Disability Index(Odi) And Workers’ Compensation