Tragedy Strikes Marvel’s "Wonder Man" Set Highlighting the Cost of Safety Overlooked
In the wake of a heartrending incident on the "Wonder Man" production, the entertainment community faces a critical moment of reflection.
February 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Navigating the New Landscape of Workers’ Compensation Laws in 2024
With a series of legislative updates in 2024, workers now have enhanced protections and benefits, addressing issues from COVID-19 to mental health support.
February 15, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Connecticut
Illinois
New York
Oregon
Navigating the Future of SCI and TBI Rehabilitation in Workers’ Compensation
At the 20th Annual Workers’ Compensation ExecuSummit, experts discuss innovative rehabilitation techniques for spinal cord and brain injuries, highlighting the path to recovery and reemployment.
February 14, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
P&C Industry Faces Mixed Financial Outlook in 2023: A Deep Dive into Commercial and Personal Lines Performance
Forecast shows commercial lines outperforming personal lines in 2023, amid challenges like inflation and legal system abuse.
February 14, 2024
Property
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey Contractor Faces Severe Penalties for Repeated Safety Violations
Adrian Construction Group faces over $1 million in fines for continuous fall protection violations at a Franklin Lakes job site, according to OSHA.
February 13, 2024
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
OSHA Proposes $393K Fine for Case Farms Over Safety Violations in Ohio
Case Farms Processing Inc. is fined $393,449 by OSHA for multiple safety violations at its Ohio chicken processing plant, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
February 9, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
North Carolina
Ohio
Social Media Unravels Postal Worker’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
A former postal worker’s social media posts led to a guilty plea for defrauding the government’s workers’ compensation program of $100,000.
February 8, 2024
Fraud
Workers' Compensation
North Carolina
Rethinking Risk Management: Focus on Friction, Not Just Fuel
Exploring how removing friction points rather than just adding protocols can significantly improve compliance and safety outcomes.
February 6, 2024
Education & Training
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Miami Construction Suppliers Charged in Major Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case
Miami-area labor suppliers face charges for underreporting payroll and cheating insurers out of over $220,000 in workers’ compensation premiums.
January 30, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Pharmacists Enhance PBM Effectiveness in Workers’ Comp and Auto No-Fault Sectors
Discover how pharmacists in PBMs are revolutionizing patient care in workers’ compensation and auto no-fault by using their diverse expertise.
January 22, 2024
Auto
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Rhode Island Bill Proposes Amendments to Enhance Workers’ Compensation Law
HB 7173 aims to reform Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation law, focusing on employee rights and anti-discrimination measures, with significant implications for employers.
January 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Rhode Island
Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation for PTSD to All Employees
Connecticut’s new law now includes all employees under workers’ compensation for PTSD, expanding benefits previously reserved for first responders.
January 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
Deaf Truck Driver Wins Discrimination Case Against Werner Enterprises
A deaf truck driver was awarded $335,682 by a federal judge following a successful discrimination lawsuit against Werner Enterprises and Drivers Management, LLC.
January 16, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Nebraska
January Sees Higher Workers’ Compensation Claims in Retail Sector, Surpassing Holiday Months
A surprising trend emerges with January experiencing a 25% increase in retail sector workers’ compensation claims, surpassing the holiday months, according to AmTrust’s 2023 Retail Risk Report.
January 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida Check-Cashing Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences for Three Conspirators
Gabriela Inamagua, alongside her father and his former girlfriend, faces prison for a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving shell companies and insurance deception.
January 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
