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
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CAN A NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER’S AMPUTATION FROM A COLLEGE INJURY BECOME A NFL WORK-RELATED COMPENSATION CLAIM? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #43
It is reported that Marcus Davenport of the NFL Saints recently had part of his pinky amputated. It is reported that the injury was from his college career. Over the years, however, he has had several surgeries to his his pinky. During his professional career, in 2021, he had a surgery on the finger. cbssports.com… Continue reading CAN A NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER’S AMPUTATION FROM A COLLEGE INJURY BECOME A NFL WORK-RELATED COMPENSATION CLAIM? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #43
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
A QUESTIONABLE AMPUTATION WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #13
A story comes out of Maine in which a Man was found carrying a severed arm. He had severed it allegedly while operating a ban saw. The man worked at a store. The police department “ have not determined how the man lost his arm, beyond describing the gory amputation as a ‘workplace incident.’ From… Continue reading A QUESTIONABLE AMPUTATION WORK INJURY? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #13
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?
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?
What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
Amputations can be a life-changing event for a Worker. Workers may lose their ability to perform their job as well as perform activities of daily living. The Workers’ Compensation Community is concerned about amputation cases as they involve extensive medical costs and missed time from work. This article will discuss amputations, special laws concerning amputations,… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
FINGERTIP INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Upper Extremity Injuries are very common in an occupational setting. Upper Extremity Injuries can include injuries to the fingertip. Fingertip injuries can involve an amputation. In the general population, “[i]t is estimated that as many as 45,000 finger amputations are performed in the US per year with an incidence rate of 7.5/100,000 people.” Kawaiah A,… Continue reading FINGERTIP INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW