Archive for September 2015

Incidents of rooftop burglaries at jewelry stores has increased in the last couple of years. In 2012, there were 16 reported incidents of rooftop burglaries – a number that practically doubled in 2014 and 2015 (34 and 35 respectively), according … The post Thieves Execute Orderly Plans When Stealing From Jewelry Stores appeared first on…

When Driving Through Somebody’s Living Room Is Not Negligence Every day in America vehicles leave the roadway, travel across well-manicured lawns, smash through garden sheds, patio furniture, swing sets and plow through the walls of a home, coming to rest … The post Sudden Medical Emergencies While Driving appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

Working at a construction site is loud, dirty, and often dangerous. Roadside construction workers deal with the added risk of being struck by car or truck as it passes through a work zone, its driver unaware or ignoring flags, cones, … The post Smart Vest Could Protect Workers From Road Construction Hazards appeared first on…

The prospect of a long post-surgical recovery after a a hip or knee replaceme ntcan be a daunting one. The grueling rehabilitation sessions, the frustration of re-learning everyday movements, the weeks of waiting to return to “normal”— it’s almost enough … The post ‘Prehab’ Before Rehab Could Aid in Recovering From Joint Replacement Surgery appeared…

Homeowners at a golf course subdivision near Glenwood Springs, Colo., are waiting to see if a judge will uphold $14 million in awards related to defects in the construction of homes on sinking soils. A jury recently awarded nearly $7 … The post Colorado Judge to Decide on $14M Case of Homes Located on Sinking…

New research suggests a notable decline in bicyclist deaths in the last several decades, however, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on bike auto collision-related deaths between 1975 and 2012, “though bicycles account for only about … The post Adjustments in Already Available Auto Technology Could Reduce Frequency of Auto Bike…

The death of a longtime Braves season-ticket holder raises questions about the planned height of guardrails at their new stadium scheduled to open in 2017. The Braves say they had safety in mind when making plans for SunTrust Park even … The post Atlanta Braves Stadium Death Raises Safety Questions appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Marijuana is still illegal in Wisconsin, but cities across the state slowly have been relaxing penalties against people caught with small amounts of the drug. A Gannett Central Wisconsin Media review  found that nine of the state’s 10 largest cities … The post Report Finds Many Cities Decriminalizing Marijuana in Wisconsin appeared first on Claims…

New York City has reached a settlement with the Transport Workers Union regarding a lawsuit over the mayor’s recently implemented “Vision Zero” program that aims to eliminate all pedestrian deaths. TWU Local 100 had filed suit claiming a provision in … The post New York City, Union Settle Suit Over ‘Vision Zero’ Plan appeared first…

Unresolved attorney’s fee liens can derail a settlement of future benefits in Florida workers’ compensation cases, and even expose an employer/carrier to civil liability. This article discusses the various manifestations of these liens, how lienholders perfect their liens, how employer/carriers … The post Case Closed: The Current State of Lien Resolution in Florida Workers’ Comp…