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Disney World Modifies Indiana Jones Stunt Show After Worker Injured by Runaway Prop

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.
January 5 Insurance Industry Liability Risk Management Weird Workers' Compensation Florida

California Marijuana Law Complicates Intoxication Defense in Work Injury Claims

Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.
December 22, 2025 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

CHP Officer in California Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud After Disability Claim Unravels

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.
December 22, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation California

Tennessee Court Rejects Hospital Worker’s Mental Injury Claim for Late Notice

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.
December 15, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation Tennessee

Employers Shift Benefits Strategy to Cut Costs and Manage GLP-1 Drug Coverage

Cost containment takes priority over talent attraction as employers battle rising healthcare costs and embrace transparency and digital health tools.
December 15, 2025 Insurance Industry Life & Health Risk Management Technology Workers' Compensation

Mental Health Claims Reshape Workers’ Comp: PTSD and Stress-Only Coverage Expands

PTSD and psychological injury benefits without physical harm could spark new challenges for claims adjusters, from rising costs to legislative uncertainty.
November 13, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation

Truck Driver Injury Suit Against Non-Subscribing Employer Not Subject to Arbitration

A Texas appellate court sided with a commercial driver, finding he was exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation worker exception.
November 5, 2025 Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Texas

Mental Health Crisis Escalates Among Construction Workers, New Survey Finds

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.
November 5, 2025 Liability Life & Health Workers' Compensation

California Court Rules NFL Team Exempt from Workers’ Comp Claim by Retired Player

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.
October 15, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Liability Workers' Compensation California Georgia

Workers Comp Sees Eighth Year of Underwriting Gains Despite 2024 Premium Dip

2024 saw premium decline but continued strong underwriting and operating margins, with early 2025 data pointing to another profitable year in the WC line.
October 15, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Underwriting Workers' Compensation

P/C Insurance Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Inflation, Tariffs, and Natural Disasters

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.
October 10, 2025 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Workers' Compensation California

Mental Health Tops Safety Concerns for Workers, Revealing Employer-Employee Disconnects

A new Pie Insurance survey reveals stark differences in how employers and employees view safety risks, training, and communication—raising concerns for claims professionals.
October 8, 2025 Insurance Industry Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Behavioral Health Barriers Are Slowing Recovery for Injured Workers with Knee and Shoulder Claims

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.
September 22, 2025 Education & Training Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Lyft Pays $19.4 Million to Settle Worker Misclassification Audit in New Jersey

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.
September 19, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Massachusetts New Jersey

Liberty Mutual Reveals 25 Years of Workplace Injury Trends and Costs

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.
July 23, 2025 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Workers' Compensation
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