A novel approach to make public schools liable for campus violence under a measure is advancing in Colorado, even as lawmakers from both parties wonder whether liability will prevent the next mass shooting. The bill that won bipartisan approval 4-1 … The post Amid School Violence, Colorado Mulls Districts’ Liability appeared first on Claims Journal.…

A Minnesota state agency is telling pilots to disengage from fighting wildfires if they see an unmanned aircraft flying over a fire this season. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the new restrictions for wildfire-fighting planes and helicopters come from the … The post Minnesota Agency Tells Firefighting Aircraft to Stay Away From Drones appeared first…

Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday that federal disaster aid that the state has been granted for a late January blizzard could bring between $80 million and $90 million, but he’s disappointed his broader request wasn’t approved. “I’m disappointed that they … The post Massachusetts Gets Disaster Declaration for January Blizzard appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid dietary supplements sold by a Las Vegas company because they may contain anabolic steroids that can cause liver damage. The agency said it is investigating Tri-Methyl Xtreme supplements after three … The post FDA Warns of Liver Injury From Muscle-Building Supplement appeared first on Claims…

Data breaches of protected health information reported by HIPAA-covered entities between 2010 and 2013 involved approximately 29 million records and mostly resulted from overt criminal activity, according to a study in the April 14 issue of JAMA. Reports of data … The post Health Information Data Breaches Increasing appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

When a cyber security breach hits the news, those most closely involved often have incentive to play up the sophistication of the attack. If hackers are portrayed as well-funded geniuses, victims look less vulnerable, security firms can flog their products … The post Studies Reveal User Mistakes Aid Most Cyberattacks appeared first on Claims Journal.…

A survey of 500 consumers conducted by the Progressive Group of Insurance Companies reveals that the majority of participants believe usage  based insurance (UBI) is a fairer way to price insurance, versus the traditional insurance rating variables such as age, … The post Progressive Insurance Reprises Rate Suckers Ad appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

As insurance fraud continues to evolve more aspects of the crime involve digital technology. In the UK, where a considerable amount of policies are generated through online transactions, much can be learned about the customer through the devices used to … The post Device Reputation Aids UK Insurer in Busting Crash for Cash Scheme appeared…

Authorities say Michigan traffic deaths totaled less than 900 last year for the first time since 2011. The state’s Office of Highway Safety Planning announced Monday that there were 876 traffic deaths in 2014, down 8 percent form 951 in … The post Less Than 900 Michigan Traffic Deaths Reported in 2014 appeared first on…

Forty-five managers and employees of a mine in the western Turkish town of Soma, went on trial on Monday accused of causing the deaths of 301 miners who perished in a fire last year in Turkey’s worst mining disaster. The … The post Trial Begins Over Turkey Mine Disaster That Killed 301 appeared first on…