Economic estimates for Hurricane Helene project up to $160 billion in damage, driven by widespread infrastructure failure, property loss, business disruption, and long-term recovery costs.

By the end of July 2024, the United States witnessed 19 weather and climate disasters exceeding $1 billion each, making it the second-highest year-to-date count, with extreme heat, wildfires, and Hurricane Beryl playing significant roles.

Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker can pursue a civil lawsuit against third-party manufacturers despite a denied workers’ compensation claim, marking a significant victory for workers’ compensation plaintiff attorneys.

A West Virginia appellate court ruled that a worker injured while assisting an accident victim during a work-related trip is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, overturning previous decisions.

A recent ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court mandates that preexisting conditions should not reduce disability awards unless total permanent disability is involved.

The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.

Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.

The latest storms bring a wave of destruction through the heartland, with the Ohio Valley suffering severe damage, power outages, and injuries.

Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.

As the pandemic ends, courts continue to evaluate COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims, highlighting the ongoing challenges of proving work-related long COVID disabilities.

In response to the surge in litigation costs and nuclear verdicts, various states have enacted significant tort reforms to balance corporate accountability and economic growth.

The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agree to pay $110 million to Ohio for environmental damage from PFAS chemicals used in a West Virginia facility, marking a significant legal resolution.

West Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling mandates insurers to cover long-tail illness claims, emphasizing the continuous trigger theory for policies expired years prior.