Interesting Data: Most Excessively Common Injuries By State
It may not come as a surprise that bruises and open wounds are the most common injuries in every state across America - with the one exception of Colorado, where youre more likely to have be injured by a fall. But did you know that over-exertion is disproportionately common in North Dakota, and a near-drowning experience six-times more likely in Hawaii?
February 15, 2017
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
New Jersey Police Respond To 200+ Crashes During Snowstorm
The New Jersey State Police went out to help over 200 drivers who crashed or got stuck on state roadways thanks to snow storm Niko. Troopers responded to 145 motor vehicle crashes and 148 aids between midnight and 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said of the area they patrol.
February 13, 2017
Auto
Liability
New Jersey
Five Best Practices To Ensure The Injured Worker Comes First
Putting the injured worker first is key to the "advocacy-based claims model," which puts the worker at the center of all activity. "It focuses on improving the injured workers experience. Until now, most employers have focused on corporate outcomes.
February 1, 2017
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Property/Casualty Insurer Profitability Slides
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry in 2016 will likely post an underwriting loss for the first time in four years due to higher catastrophe losses, competitive market conditions and auto liability challenges, A.M. Best Co. Inc. said Monday.
January 31, 2017
Property
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Two Issues Prompt Recalls Of Nearly 600K Volkswagen Vehicles
German carmaker Volkswagen will recall nearly 600,000 vehicles in the United States, most of them its premium Audi brand, over defects that could lead to fires or airbag malfunctions.
January 30, 2017
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Ford Recalls F-150 For Instrument Cluster, Focus For Chassis Integrity Issues
Ford just issued two new recalls, covering two wildly different vehicle segments. In fact, these two recalls exist on opposite ends of a number of spectrums.
January 27, 2017
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Marijuana Insurance Industry Is Taking Off Like Wildfire
This emerging market is rapidly growing strength throughout the United States with legalized cannabis. The marijuana insurance industry has exploded since certain forms and uses of medicinal cannabis received approval.
January 26, 2017
Excess & Surplus Lines
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Tracy Morgan Ordered To Release Financial Documents To Walmart Insurers
Tracy Morgan must hand over six years of tax returns and other highly personal information in an ongoing dispute over his megabucks crash settlement with Walmart.
January 25, 2017
Liability
Litigation
New Jersey
When Cars Fight Back Against Thieves
Every 45 seconds, a car is stolen in the U.S., for a total value of $4.9 billion in stolen vehicles during 2015. And as vehicles have become more sophisticated, theyve often inadvertently been left exposed to car theft in new ways.
January 18, 2017
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
U.S. Roads Keep Getting More Dangerous
New government estimates project that for the second straight year, the United States will see the largest leap in motor vehicle fatalities in 50 years. In the first nine months of 2016, the Department of Transportation estimates that 27,875 people died in motor vehicle crashes.
January 18, 2017
Auto
Liability
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Negligence Claim Filed Against Mall, Escalator Company After Disabling Accident
A New Jersey family whose son got his foot stuck in a mall escalator and had to have his toes amputated has filed a lawsuit against the mall and the company that made the escalator.
January 12, 2017
Liability
Litigation
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
80K Rock Salt Lamps Sold By Michaels Recalled
Thousands of rock salt lamps sold at Michaels are under recall due to shock and fire hazards. The recall involves about 80,000 rock salt lamps sold under the Lumiere brand.
January 12, 2017
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Through New Jersey General Store
A tractor-trailer crashed Tuesday morning into the Allamuchy General Store Cafe, according to a man who answered the phone at the business. "No one was hurt but the truck is in the store," the man said.
January 11, 2017
Excess & Surplus Lines
New Jersey
Toshiba Expands Laptop Lithium-Ion Battery Recall
Last March, Toshiba recalled the lithium-ion battery packs used in approximately 91,000 laptops that were found to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Now, the company is expanding the safety initiative, recalling an additional 83,000 units.
January 5, 2017
Technology
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
New Jersey Furniture Store Consumed By Flames
A huge fire destroyed a furniture store in Union City, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning. Flames were seen going through the roof and smoke was visible for miles.
December 22, 2016
Property
New Jersey



