Archive for July 2021
Researchers Say New Scanning Method Produces Visual Images of Whiplash Injuries
Researchers say they have found a way to capture images of injuries from whiplash, a condition often associated with motor-vehicle accidents that is difficult to diagnose and treat. An international team led by Harvard Medical School’s Department of Physical Medicine … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreViewpoint: Using Empathy to Drive Better Injury Claim Results
Along with driving process efficiencies, combating fraud, and working to achieve consistently better outcomes, insurance company claims executives are now focusing more attention on enhancing customer satisfaction as a key element to improve the performance of their injury claim portfolios. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUnstable Weather Will Continue to Fuel Huge Oregon Blaze
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dry, unstable and windy conditions will keep fueling a massive wildfire in southern Oregon, forecasters said, as the largely uncontained blaze grows by miles each day. The Bootleg Fire was just one of numerous wildfires burning … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreEurope Flooding Toll Over 180 as Rescuers Dig Deeper
BERLIN (AP) –The death toll from flooding in Western Europe climbed above 180 on Sunday after rescue workers dug deeper into debris left by receding waters. Heavy rain fueled new floods in southeastern Germany and Austria, though not on the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCourt Blocks Order Lifting CDC Virus Rules on Cruise Ships
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a judge’s ruling that sided with a Florida lawsuit challenging U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pandemic regulations for cruise ship operation. The one-paragraph decision by a … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGeorgia Shipwreck Demolition Pauses for Maintenance of Crane
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The towering crane being used to saw apart an overturned cargo ship along the Georgia coast has paused work for maintenance and repairs. Salvage crews have removed nearly two-thirds of the Golden Ray in five giant … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDozens Treated After Chemical Leak at Texas Water Park
A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues Saturday, authorities said. Twenty-nine people were taken to local hospitals following the incident at children’s pool in Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGeorgia City Pays $500K to Settle 2017 Police Custody Death
A local government in Georgia agreed Tuesday to pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a Hispanic man who died in a struggle with police officers 2017. Columbus Council members met in closed session and approved … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreState-Owned Insurer Sasria to Shoulder Bulk of Claims From South Africa’s Civil Unrest
As calm begins to return to South Africa following days of violent riots that caused billions of rand in damage, questions are being asked about who will foot the bill. While some claims will be assessed by heavyweight insurers such … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJ&J Weighs Bankruptcy Plan for Talcum Powder Liabilities
Johnson & Johnson is exploring a plan to offload liabilities from widespread Baby Powder litigation into a newly created business that would then seek bankruptcy protection, according to seven people familiar with the matter. During settlement discussions, one of the … Source: Claims Journal
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