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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 you’re 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 worker’s 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, they’ve 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
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