Questions Arise About Whether Virus from Poultry Facility Caused Cardiac Problem

• 05/04/22
• Frank Ferreri

Little Rock, AR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Can a virus cause a heart condition? And can it be said to be a specific incident identifiable by time and place of occurrence.  It’s possible, ...
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Bus Driver still Battling for Workers' Comp 3 Years after Explosion

• 05/03/22
• Liz Carey

Durham, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – More than three years after a deadly natural gas explosion, a Durham, N.C., bus driver is still fighting to get workers’ compensation from injuries he ...
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What Do You Think: Did COVID-19 Allow Employee to Delay Workers' Compensation Proceedings?

• 05/02/22
• Frank Ferreri

Topeka, KS (WorkersCompensation.com) – When the pandemic hit in March of 2020, time stood still in many places – including for court calendars and deadlines. However, labor departments stayed ...
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Physician Sentenced in Device Adulteration Scheme

• 04/30/22
• FJ Thomas

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Earlier this year, a North Carolina provider was indicted for reusing single use medical devices in sinus surgeries. Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist Anita ...
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Study Suggests Even Mild Brain Injuries Have Lasting Effects

• 04/29/22
• FJ Thomas

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are defined as physical injuries to the head that impact or alter how the brain functions. According to a 2021 NCCI report, 15 ...
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Get a Handle on Stress to Better Manage Workplaces, Expert Advises

• 04/29/22
• Nancy Grover

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – There are estimates that up to 80 percent of chronic illnesses may be caused by stress. While some stress is fine, even good, too many stressors stacked on ...
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Termination after Leave, Performance Accolades Shows FMLA Retaliation

• 04/27/22
• Frank Ferreri

Baltimore, MD (WorkersCompensation.com) – When an employee takes FMLA leave and is terminated shortly thereafter, it could be retaliation or it could be for legitimate reasons. In Jackson v. ...
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Researchers Urge Employers to Address 'Secondary Harms' of COVID-19

• 04/27/22
• Nancy Grover

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While the pros and cons of remote work continue to be debated, one outcome should be immediately addressed by employers, according to researchers. The ...
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Employers Advised to Provide Limits on Close Contact, Proper Ventilation

• 04/27/22
• Nancy Grover

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – As workers return to offices, employers might want to consider measures to minimize close contact and improve ventilation systems. A new study provides more ...
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