Teacher Knocked Out by Student Throwing Chair: Injured Workers in the News, #90

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It is reported in Michigan that a teacher sustained a head injury when she was struck by a chair.   It is reported that  a student threw the chair.  The video of the incident shows a chair going airborne and striking the teacher in the back of her head.  The teacher was taken to the hospital… Continue reading Teacher Knocked Out by Student Throwing Chair: Injured Workers in the News, #90

WCITN #12: Will Workers’ Comp Deliver for a UPS Drivers’ Family?

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A horrible accident occurred in San Diego, California.  A UPS Driver was killed when a twin engine aircraft crashed their vehicle.  It appears that a doctor, who owned the plane, may have been piloting the plane on a commute. Is This a Workers’ Compensation Claim? Assuming that the UPS Driver was “on the clock” and… Continue reading WCITN #12: Will Workers’ Comp Deliver for a UPS Drivers’ Family?

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?

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In Los Angeles,  a horrific property fire happened at a Vape Shop which included an explosion. As a result, a number of firefighters sustained injuries trying to put out the fire.  A Fire Captain sustained serious injuries which included the loss of fingers. It was reported that he is now suing the property owner for… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?