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
Category: workplace violence
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
A MTA WORKER IS BOTH A HERO….AND AN INJURED WORKER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #55
Mr. Anthony Wilson, an MTA Worker, is both a hero and an Injured Worker. It was reported that “[l]ast week, Nelson was cleaning the Pelham Bay subway station in the Bronx when police allege 49-year-old Alexander Wright began to harass customers. Nelson stepped in to protect them, but the suspect quickly turned his rage toward… Continue reading A MTA WORKER IS BOTH A HERO….AND AN INJURED WORKER: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #55
MCDONALD’S WORKER PEPPERED IN POSSIBLE ROBBERY ATTEMPT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #51
A McDonald’s Worker was pepper sprayed in what was believed to be an attempted robbery. The employee’s injuries were reported to be minor. They were not taken to the hospital. nypost.com This article will discuss the issues with respect to this incident. If the Worker Wanted to Pursue a Claim of Emotional Injury, Does the… Continue reading MCDONALD’S WORKER PEPPERED IN POSSIBLE ROBBERY ATTEMPT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #51
MTA CLEANER SUSTAINS INJURIES IN AN UNPROVOKED ATTACK: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 48
It is reported that a New York City MTA Worker was slugged in the face. She worked as a cleaner. It is also reported that she worked for a company contracted with the MTA. Nypost.com This article will discuss “unprovoked attacks.” Are There Any Special Benefits For Individuals Who Sustain Work-Related “Unprovoked Attacks”? Possibly. In… Continue reading MTA CLEANER SUSTAINS INJURIES IN AN UNPROVOKED ATTACK: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS # 48
RESTAURANT STAFF ASSAULTED IN SAUCE-Y DISPUTE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 46
Fast Food Workers are being subjected to unprecedented dangers. Minor disputes with Customers, such as over condiments, have led to both injury and tragedy. A recent assault of Fast Food Workers in New York is both disturbing and unique. Fancy French Fry Establishment Workers were assaulted by a trio of unruly customers upset over the… Continue reading RESTAURANT STAFF ASSAULTED IN SAUCE-Y DISPUTE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 46
IWITN #45: A Tragic Shooting Death & Injury Of Subway Employees
It is reported that one Subway Sandwich Artist was tragically murdered and that another was shot at an Atlanta Subway Sandwich Store. A customer, upset over too much mayo being placed upon a sandwich, reportedly became violent and fired shots. The tragedy is made worse as the son of the deceased worker was present. Dailymail.com… Continue reading IWITN #45: A Tragic Shooting Death & Injury Of Subway Employees
ATTACK AT HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL WORKERS STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 40
Headlines reported that Encino Hospital Workers were attacked a stabbed by an Attacker. These workers were reportedly in critical condition. Dailymail.com This article will discuss the immediate concern on this matter. What Is the Major Concern with This Incident? Given the facts and the assumption that the same knife was used in the attack each… Continue reading ATTACK AT HOSPITAL WITH MEDICAL WORKERS STABBED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS # 40
IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?
A viral video shows a United Airlines Luggage Check-In Worker engaged in a fist fight with a customer. The video shows the UA Worker punching the customer. The video then shows the customer beating up the worker. Dailymail.com For the purpose of this post, we will take the video as the totality of the interaction.… Continue reading IWITN #38: Was A United Airlines Worker Brawl With A Passenger A Work-related Injury?
NO PEACE, NO MCNUGGETS AT A MCDONALDS: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #33
There was no “Happy Meal” at a Boston McDonalds when minors allegedly terrorized the store. The minors alleged conduct was so horrible that the Manager closed the restaurant. It is alleged that these minors threw rocks and water bottles as customers and employees. It is reported that “[a]fter the worker tossed a cup of Coke… Continue reading NO PEACE, NO MCNUGGETS AT A MCDONALDS: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #33