Per the Dailymail.com, in California, two Firefighters sustained minor to moderate burns while putting out a wildfire. The two were hospitalized as a result. This series of facts raise important workers’ compensation law issue. This fact pattern will address this matter within California Law. Do the Parts of the Body Injured Matter? Yes. In California,… Continue reading CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS INJURED DURING WILDFIRE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #121
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SUBWAY FAST FOOD MANAGER RECEIVES KNUCKLE SANDWICH FROM CUSTOMER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS,#115
The Nypost.com reported that, in California, a Subway Sandwich Store Customer committed an act of violence against a Store Manager. After he became enraged over a dispute over “extra meat” on an order, the customer proceeded to go around the counter and started striking the Subway Store Manager. The manager is quoted as saying: “He… Continue reading SUBWAY FAST FOOD MANAGER RECEIVES KNUCKLE SANDWICH FROM CUSTOMER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS,#115
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
At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
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… Continue reading At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
6-Year Old Shoots Teacher: Injured Workers in the News #73
It is reported that an Elementary School Teacher was deliberately shot by a six-year-old student in her classroom. She is reportedly critically ill. Dailymail.com This article will discuss this fact pattern under the premise that the Teacher was a Public School Employee within the State of California. Are There Limits to This Teacher’s Workers’ Compensation… Continue reading 6-Year Old Shoots Teacher: Injured Workers in the News #73
2023 Temporary Disability Rates
On 11/17/22, the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation announced the 2023 Total Disability Rates. In the announcement, “The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) increased the rate for 2023 for total disability effective on January 1, 2023. “The minimum TTD rate will increase from $230.95 to $242.86 and the maximum TTD rate will… Continue reading 2023 Temporary Disability Rates
NEWS REPORTER SERIOUSLY HURT IN UKRAINE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #28
A Fox News Reporter sustained severe injuries when he and his crew came under attack in Ukraine. According to reports, Mr. Hall, the reporter, wrote, “[t]o sum it up, I’ve lost half a leg on one side and a foot on the other. One hand is being put together, one eye is no longer working,… Continue reading NEWS REPORTER SERIOUSLY HURT IN UKRAINE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #28
What You Need To Know About The 2022 Total Temporary Disability Rate
Each year, the State of California sets the minimum and maximum total temporary disability payment rates. The new 2022 minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates effective on January 1, 2022, will be $230.95, per week for the minimum rate and $1,539.71, for the maximum. What Does This Rate Change Mean For Injured Workers?… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The 2022 Total Temporary Disability Rate
WCITN #14: A Unique Film Production Injury
The Rust Film Production’s fatality was not the only work injury of interest. Another worker sustained a work injury when they were bitten by a venomous brown recluse spider. This occurred when the production was shutting down. The spider’s bite contained poison. As a result, the crew member has been hospitalized and may require the… Continue reading WCITN #14: A Unique Film Production Injury