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Death Toll of Workers Killed Due to Hurricane Helene Grows as Fla. Employers Brace for Milton
Death Toll of Workers Killed Due to Hurricane Helene Grows as Fla. Employers Brace for Milton

Tampa, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – As businesses and first responders prepare the west coast of Florida for Hurricane Milton, the list of employees killed while working during Hurricane Helene continues to grow. A little over two […]
Safety Boot Requirement Stomps Worker’s Reasonable Accommodation Argument
Safety Boot Requirement Stomps Worker’s Reasonable Accommodation Argument

Case File A worker couldn't get boots to work for her feet that satisfied safety rules, so she couldn't perform the essential functions of her job. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text […]
Colo. Exclusivity Rules don’t Bar Injured Worker from Seeking UM/UIM Benefits
Colo. Exclusivity Rules don’t Bar Injured Worker from Seeking UM/UIM Benefits

Case File Colorado's top court decided that an employee injured in the course of his employment by the acts of an uninsured or underinsured third-party tortfeasor, and who receives workers' compensation benefits as a result, […]
‘Reasonable Degree’ of Med Certainty Supports Claim that N95 Mask Caused Illness
‘Reasonable Degree’ of Med Certainty Supports Claim that N95 Mask Caused Illness

Case File A medical expert's conclusion based on a "reasonable degree of medical certainty" was enough to establish a causal link between a worker's using a required N95 mask on the job and her respiratory […]
What is the Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association?
What is the Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association?

Quick Hits Tallahassee, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Those who work in workers' compensation and subscribe to Simply Research know that they can keep up with rules, regs, and compliance across the country, including in Florida. What […]
Grocery Chains, Retailers, Consumers Still Leary about Return of Dock Workers to Ports 
Grocery Chains, Retailers, Consumers Still Leary about Return of Dock Workers to Ports 

Labor Landscape Despite reports by industry analysts that the more than 30,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work Friday following a three- day strike, consumers and businesses are wary.   Dan Donovan, a […]
Illuminate Leadership: Guiding Workers’ Compensation with Purpose and Passion 
Illuminate Leadership: Guiding Workers’ Compensation with Purpose and Passion 

Regarding workers' compensation, the roles of adjusters, claims managers, and executives extend far beyond paperwork and policy. These professionals deal with real human stories, managing the pain, recovery, and hope of injured workers. Leadership in […]
September was Pain Awareness Month: We are All in this Together  
September was Pain Awareness Month: We are All in this Together  

Although it is October, I wanted to remind everyone that September was Pain Awareness Month. Remembering these dedicated months allows us to reflect on conditions that impact the patients and families who are impacted by […]

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