The Nypost reports that there is an uptake of Police Officer injuries. One of the causes for the increase in work injuries is the “use of force”. According to the data, the brave men and women of law enforcement are involved with unprecedented “use of force” activities due to the numerous protests across the… Continue reading FOR POLICE, “USE OF FORCE” MEANS MORE INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS
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THE EPIDEMIC OF POLICE OFFICER INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #119
Breitbart reports that there is an epidemic of work-related injuries to Police Officers. It is reported that over 100,000 Police Officers have been attacked over the past two years. Further, 194 officers have been feloniously killed. According to the article, “[t]hat number of 79,000 law enforcement officers being physically assaulted in 2023 is a… Continue reading THE EPIDEMIC OF POLICE OFFICER INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #119
POLICE OFFICERS DISRESPECTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #117
In New York City, there is outrage within the Criminal Court System which is impacting two injured Police Officers. The following fact pattern illustrates the complicated nature of the work injuries. Two Police Officer were injured as a result of being attacked by Migrants. Video of the incident went viral. Following this, the Criminal Justice… Continue reading POLICE OFFICERS DISRESPECTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #117
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
Was a Police Officer’s Motorcycle Fatality a Work-Related Injury? Injured Workers in the News, #94
A California Motorcycle Officer suffered a fatality in a highway crash. The Manhattan Police Officer, who was recognized as a hero from the Las Vegas mass shooting, was reportedly going to work when the accident happened. This fact pattern raises the question as to whether someone injured while driving to work can claim a work… Continue reading Was a Police Officer’s Motorcycle Fatality a Work-Related Injury? Injured Workers in the News, #94
Law Enforcement And Safety Officers + Chemicals Workers Comp
Updated: February 18, 2025 Brave Public Servants rushed into the dangerous scene of a woman who was apparently in the act of committing suicide. During this rescue attempt, the workers into toxic chemicals that were in the women’s car. Two Police Officers and one EMS worker were injured as a result. It was reported that… Continue reading Law Enforcement And Safety Officers + Chemicals Workers Comp
COVID-19 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
COVID-19 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW From the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Law Enforcement has been asked to perform their job duties. In doing so, they have interacted with both the public and co-workers. As a result, many Officers were exposed to the coronavirus. Many of these Officers have either (a)… Continue reading COVID-19 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are a variety of lung diseases that may have occupational components. One of these lung diseases is Pneumonitis. If a Worker succumbs to Pneumonitis, and there is an occupational component as to its cause, they would be able to file and pursue a workers’ compensation claim to obtain medical treatment and monetary benefits for… Continue reading OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMONITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Workplace Violence is a serious concern in California. Some of the most infamous workplace violence episodes have occurred in California. This includes the San Ysidro McDonalds shootings, the Piper Tech shootings, and the San Bernardino terrorist shootings. Not all workplace violence involves fatalities. There are many workplace violence events of a non-fatal variety. These violence… Continue reading WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
EXERTIONAL HEAT SYNDROME: HEATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Heat Exertion can produce serious injuries in the workplace. The medical condition is commonly known as Exertional Heat Illness (ESI.) Heat Illnesses are multi-causal. Human’s body temperatures can be elevated by a number of factors. First, there is the heat and humidity in the environment. Second, there is the clothing and equipment being used by… Continue reading EXERTIONAL HEAT SYNDROME: HEATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW