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…

Engle Martin & Associates, a diversified insurance services provider, completed its acquisition of a majority share of Eberl’s Claim Service, Inc. and its related companies on September 1, 2015. Eberl provides a full suite of complementary daily and catastrophe loss … The post Engle Martin Closes Acquisition of Eberl appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

It’s a nightmare that unfolds unpredictably, in a split second. A car emerges from the blackness heading the wrong way along an unlit divided highway. It shouldn’t be there. Behind the wheel is a driver like John R. Fretts of … The post Alcohol, Dementia Some of the Causes for Wrong Way Drivers appeared first…

During arrests of criminal couriers, law enforcement officers rarely find bundles of cash wrapped in rubber bands anymore. Instead, they find stacks of plastic cards — bank credit and debit cards, retail gift cards, library cards, hotel card keys, even … The post Prepaid Card Reader Aids Law Enforcement in Seizing Fraudulent Cards appeared first…

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is buying back some defective vehicles, giving $1,000 credits and handing out $100 gift cards to get more owners to come in for repairs after U.S. regulators said the company delayed previous safety efforts. In unveiling … The post Buy Backs, Gift Cards and Credits Offered by Fiat Chrysler appeared first…

While 52 percent of small business owners say it would take at least three months to recover from a disaster more than 75 percent don’t have a disaster plan, according to a newly released survey by Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance. Nationwide … The post Survey: 75% of Small Businesses Don’t Have a Disaster Plan appeared first…