National and state electricity regulations that industries, businesses, and consumers depend on to prevent power outages are deficient in a number of significant ways that could result in worse future outages unless the rules are strengthened, especially as hurricanes and … The post Power Outages May Become Worse Absent Upgrades appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The flooding, property damage and loss of life as torrential rains last week hit the Houston area should be no surprise. “It happens fairly frequently,” said Sam Brody, director of Texas A&M University’s Center for Beaches and Shores. “Houston is … The post Despite Controls, Floods in Houston no Surprise appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The drowning of an Oklahoma firefighter and a Texas teenager in storms that swept through those states highlight the persistent dangers posed by storm drains that help protect neighborhoods during flash flooding but can suck in unsuspecting residents and rescue … The post Recent Deaths Highlight Hidden Danger From Municipal Storm Drains appeared first on…

Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan has settled his lawsuit against Wal-Mart over a highway crash that killed one man and left Morgan and two friends seriously injured. Morgan’s lawyer, Benedict Morelli, said he and Walmart worked diligently to reach the settlement for … The post Tracy Morgan Settles Wal-Mart Fatal Crash Lawsuit appeared first on Claims Journal.…

There is no denying that social media is all around us, so deeply integrated into our society that individuals and businesses alike are using these applications to connect. From following celebrities to scoring deals from your favorite stores, the use … The post How Social Media Savvy Can Help You Investigate Claims appeared first on…

Because workers’ comp data includes Social Security numbers, demographic and personal health information a data breach could expose employers and carriers to “millions of dollars in litigation, damage control and repair costs,” write the authors of a new GENEX whitepaper. … The post New Whitepaper Examines Workers’ Comp Data Breach Risk appeared first on Claims…

Colorado State University’s annual benchmark forecast for Atlantic hurricanes is unlikely to change significantly when it is updated June 1, CSU hurricane expert Phil Klotzbach said May 19, as the increasing likelihood of moderate to strong El Nino conditions in … The post Colorado State’s Upcoming Hurricane Update Unlikely to Reveal Changes appeared first on…

A little more than four years after a powerful tornado destroyed most of Smithville, Monroe County residents are cleaning up from another twister. Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Robert “Bunky” Goza said no one was killed or injured during … The post Weather Service Confirms Mississippi Windstorm Was a Tornado appeared first on Claims…

Cannabis plus alcohol is one of the most frequently detected drug combinations in car accidents, yet the interaction of these two compounds is still poorly understood. A study appearing online in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, shows for the … The post Alcohol Mixed With Cannabis Significantly Increases THC Blood Levels appeared first on…

Since eight hurricanes whipped through Florida during back-to-back seasons a decade ago, causing $33 billion in insurance claims, the state’s coastal communities have added an additional 1.5 million people and almost a half-million new houses, an Associated Press analysis shows. … The post Better Building Construction Limits Risk as Florida Coasts Continue to Grow appeared…