A Disney World stunt show performer is recovering after intervening to stop a 400-pound boulder from reaching the crowd. The show has been altered pending a safety review.
A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.
A Tennessee judge found a hospital worker failed to meet state notice rules after alleging psychological harm from workplace events. The claim was dismissed with prejudice after the worker did not respond to the motion.
PTSD and psychological injury benefits without physical harm could spark new challenges for claims adjusters, from rising costs to legislative uncertainty.
A Texas appellate court sided with a commercial driver, finding he was exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation worker exception.
A new industry-wide survey reveals sharp increases in anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and missed work due to mental health—raising concerns for insurers and employers alike.
A retired NFL player’s claim for cumulative injury is denied under California’s tightened workers’ comp rules for out-of-state athletes, highlighting key jurisdictional limits.
2024 saw premium decline but continued strong underwriting and operating margins, with early 2025 data pointing to another profitable year in the WC line.
Despite global uncertainty and catastrophe losses, the property/casualty insurance sector is on pace for a second profitable year. Adjusters should note shifts in underwriting performance across key lines.
A new Pie Insurance survey reveals stark differences in how employers and employees view safety risks, training, and communication—raising concerns for claims professionals.
New WCRI research finds that fear, poor coping, and low mood are common among injured workers and lead to delayed recovery and higher costs in comp knee and shoulder claims.
Lyft has agreed to pay $19.4 million to New Jersey after an audit found it misclassified over 100,000 drivers as independent contractors between 2014 and 2017.
Liberty Mutual’s 2025 Workplace Safety Index highlights how workplace injuries have evolved over 25 years, revealing costly trends and the impact of targeted prevention.