FOOTBALL STAR DOCUMENTS HIS LONG- STANDING WORK INJURY IMPAIRMENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #104
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Super Bowl Winning Quarterback Drew Brees recently recently discussed his long-standing right shoulder problems. In 2005, while playing for the San Diego Chargers, he dislocated his shoulder. Now-in 2023- he can no longer throw with his right hand.  Brees was told that the dislocated shoulder placed him on him on the “fast track to a ..read more
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DID THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM LET A BATTERED TEACHER DOWN? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #103
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6d ago
The Workers’ Compensation System is not without controversy or flaws. A Florida Instructor’s highly publicized work injury illustrates a benefit payment kerfuffle. The way the workers’ compensation works has made a, Teacher/Paraeducator struggle posti injury to make ends meet. She had been criminally assaulted by a student and, as a result, suffered severe injuries. This ..read more
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CAN A TOW TRUCK DRIVER’S INTOXICATION PROVIDE A DEFENSE TO A CLAIM? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #102
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1w ago
In Los Angeles, a Tow Truck Driver made news when he crashed into number of cars.  Both he, and another driver, were injured and taken to the hospital.  The Dailymail reports that the Truck Driver was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Police, at the time of the reporting, were ..read more
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AMPUTATIONS MAKE HEADLINES: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #101
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2w ago
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Company has been beset with work injuries.  According to the DailyMail.com, the injuries have included cuts or lacerations, broken bones, dislocations,,  hands or fingers were ‘crushed,’ head injuries, skull fractures, concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Further, there have been burns and eye injuries. There are allegations of safety failures. Specifically, in ..read more
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ROBOT KILLS SERVICE TECHNICIAN: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #100
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2w ago
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with ..read more
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WAS KAISER NURSE SERIOUSLY (AND WILLFULLY) INJURED: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #99
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3w ago
A Kaiser Nurse from Redwood City California sustained a work-related injury when she was pinned between an MRI machine and a between a bed.  She received “deep lacerations requiring surgery after two screws became embedded in her body.” Dailymail.com It is reported that a probe found that the medical facility ‘failed to provide radiologic services ..read more
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WAS A COP’S DEATH WORK-RELATED? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #98
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1M ago
While working, a Police Officer- while at his precinct- collapsed and died from fentanyl and meth poisoning.  In the news reports, it is reported that the incident may not have been by accident.  According to the Dailymail, “Police in Vancouver, Washington, investigated Kelly’s death and concluded that it was ‘more likely than not caused by ..read more
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COACH PUNCHED IN HEAD BY REFEREE: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS #97
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1M ago
It was reported that in Corona, California, located in Riverside County,  a Referee punched a Coach in the face during the course of a high school basketball game.  It was reported that the Coach was punched in the face and sustained additional blows when he was on the ground.  As a result of the alleged ..read more
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WAS THE BIG CHEESE ALSO A LITTLE CHEESE? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #96
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1M ago
A workplace tragedy raises an interesting workers’ compensation hypothetical question.  It was reported that a Farmer was crushed to death by an avalanche of Parmesan Style Cheese Wheels. From the news account, it appeared that the Farmer owned the business.  This fact pattern raises the question as to whether a business owner can also be ..read more
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A TEACHER’S BRUTAL INJURY RAISES AN INTERESTING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION QUESTION: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #95
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1M ago
A Teacher (official title Paraprofessional) was brutally beaten by a 270 pound seventeen-year old student.    It was reported that she was beaten to the point that she lost unconsciousness (note: the loss of consciousness is a sign that there might be a brain trauma.)  The student was arrested, pled guilty and is reported  to be ..read more
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