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Court: Property Owner Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it. Case: Miranda v. 1320 Entertainment Inc., No. 2022-09472,…




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Court: Worker Should Have Been Allowed to File Late Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted leave to belatedly file a claim for injuries allegedly received while working on a school construction project. Case:…




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Supreme Court Says Injured Police Officers Must Repay Sick Leave Benefits to City

The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a group of injured police officers were obligated to repay the sick leave benefits they received while awaiting a determination of their eligibility…




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Carrier Doesn't Have to Treat Worker as Having 'Combined Condition'

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an insurance carrier did not have to treat a worker as having a combined condition when none of her impairment was related to her compensable…




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Employer Should Have Been Allowed to Set Aside Stipulation Based on Worker's Lies

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that an employer should have been allowed to set aside its stipulation of facts agreeing to the enlargement of an employee’s claim. Case: VNA of…




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CWCI Publishes Report on Average Benefit Payments

The California Workers’ Compensation Institute published a report on trends in average benefit payments valued 24 months from the date of injury. CWCI reports average medical payments started declining two years…




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WCIRB Reports Increase in Average Charged Rates

Average charged rates increased in the first six months of 2024, suggesting recent rate declines are flattening, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California said in its latest quarterly…




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Travelers Publishes 2024 Injury Impact Report

The Travelers Cos. said a review of more than 1.2 million work comp claims from 2017 to 2021 revealed that overexertion was the most frequent cause of injury, but slips,…




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NCCI Study Finds Average Impairment Rating of 6.5%

The National Council on Compensation Insurance said its analysis of impairment ratings in 33 states plus the District of Columbia found that the average whole-body impairment rating for permanently disabled…




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Most Carriers Score Average or Better in 2024 PBO

All but four of the 130 insurance carriers that the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation evaluated through its performance-based oversight assessment scored average or better. The division on Thursday reported that…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 74: Bankruptcy and Dave Hagen

"Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some…




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Work Comp Matters - Episode 96: Kristen Chavez and WorkCompCentral

This week on Work Comp matters Steve interviews the President and CEO of Work Comp Central, Kristen Chavez. In addition to talking about how she started at the company, Kristen…




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State Didn't Have Jurisdiction Over Truck Driver's Out-of-State Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that the state workers’ compensation system did not have jurisdiction over a truck driver’s claim based on injuries he sustained in an out-of-state accident…




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Worker Should Have Been Granted Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a trip-and-fall injury on a construction site. Case: Guzman-Saquisili v.




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So You Have Accepted a COVID-19 Claim, Now What? Senate Bill 22 and its Impact on Your Claims Handling in Texas

This course is designed to assist attorneys and insurance adjusters in their understanding of work related COVID-19 claims, claims coverage issues (compensability), the COVID-19 presumption created by Senate Bill (SB…




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Widow Can't Seek Remedy From Husband's Co-Worker, Tavern Operator

The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine ruled that a widow could not pursue a civil suit against her late husband’s co-worker for throwing a punch that led to his death, nor…




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Supreme Court Says Traveling Worker Suffered Compensable Fall While Souvenir Shopping

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a traveling worker was entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall while leaving her hotel to go souvenir shopping. Kimminee Costello worked for…




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Judge Whiffs in Calculating Pro Baseball Player's Average Weekly Wage

A Florida appellate court ruled that a judge of compensation claims erroneously calculated a minor league baseball player’s average weekly wage. Austin Sodders entered into a seven-year minor league contract with…




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Employer Should Have Been Granted Continuance After Doctor's Unexpected Change in Opinion

A Florida appellate court ruled that an employer should have been granted a continuance after its medical expert expressed an unforeseen change in opinion shortly before the scheduled hearing on…




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Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise anxiety risk, other mental health conditions

Research Highlights: People diagnosed with unruptured cerebral aneurysms (weakened areas in brain blood vessels) who are being monitored without treatment have a higher risk of developing mental illness compared to those who have not been diagnosed...




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Oklahoma State basketball team joins the Nation of Lifesavers

STILLWATER, Okla., October 28, 2024— The Oklahoma State University (OSU) men's basketball team participated in an American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training to learn the correct rate and depth of CPR ...




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Bill that would save lives from cardiac arrest in schools clears House

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 23, 2024 — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which would help ensure students, staff and school visitors are prepared...




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New USPSTF guidance: Continue to take low-dose aspirin if you have a history of heart attack, AFib, stroke or vascular stenting

DALLAS, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – Earlier today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults: people who have a history ...




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Leading cardiologist says prohibiting menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars would save lives in communities targeted by Big Tobacco

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2023 — Action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars would save lives and improve health in communities long targeted by the tobacco industry, according to renowned...




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El equipo de baloncesto de la Universidad del Estado de Oklahoma se incorpora a Nation of Lifesavers

STILLWATER, Okla., 28 de octubre de 2024 — El equipo de baloncesto masculino de la Universidad del Estado de Oklahoma (OSU) participó en una capacitación de RCP (reanimación cardiopulmonar) solo las manos de la American Heart Association (la ...




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The McDonalds Redesign That Could Have Been

In the 1970s, McDonald’s was at a pivotal point in its growth, and the fast-food giant sought to enhance its brand identity. To achieve this, McDonald’s engaged Unimark International, a prominent design firm, to explore a comprehensive redesign of its packaging and signage. This collaboration aimed to create a more cohesive and appealing visual identity […]

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Top 8 Must-Have Plugins to Supercharge Your Business Website

So, you’ve got your business website up and running, but it feels like it’s missing a little something. Maybe the speed isn’t quite there, or you need more features to really enhance user experience.  Sounds familiar? Don’t worry—plugins can help with that. Plugins are like the extra tools you didn’t know you needed. They boost […]

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4 Products for $10! Pick Your Favourites and Save Up to 90% Off

A brand new kind of design bundle has just dropped over at Design Cuts. Curated Collections are mini bundles of 4 related products for just $10, saving up to 90%. You’ll find collections of brushes, fonts, illustrations and more for Procreate, Photoshop and other art and design software. Which ones are your favourites? Each curated […]

The post 4 Products for $10! Pick Your Favourites and Save Up to 90% Off appeared first on Spoon Graphics.




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Vaporwave Neon Effect Photoshop Tutorial

The elegance of classic Renaissance sculptures and the vibrant neon colours of the Vaporwave aesthetic are two contrasting styles you wouldn’t expect to see together, but this combination of imagery has become a popular abstract art style. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to apply a vibrant neon glow to a shape with the […]

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Female athletes may be more susceptible to concussion and have prolonged symptoms after concussion

Female athletes are more susceptible to sport-related concussions (SRCs) and experience worse outcomes compared with male athletes. Although numerous studies on SRC have compared the outcomes of concussions in male and female athletes after injury, research pertaining to why female athletes have worse outcomes is limited.




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‘The legacy I want to leave': How a Maine teen is helping with concussion research

A high school senior from Bangor, Maine, has decided that when the time comes, he will donate his brain to science. Fionn Parker-Cummings is the youngest person to donate his brain to the University of Pittsburgh National Sports Brain Bank. Researchers will check in with him every year for the rest of his life. Parker-Cummings said he hopes the contribution will advance traumatic brain injury research to protect players like NFL quarterbacks Drake Maye and Tua Tagovailoa, who have recently suffered concussions.




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How and Why Should Healthcare Providers Ask Patients If They Have PTSD?

 

How and why should healthcare providers ask patients if they have PTSD?

 

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Free WordPress Theme – Travel Much?

Travelers and backpackers also need nice blogs so here is a new Free WordPress Theme dedicated to travel bloggers – Travel Much? This is a minimalist WordPress blog template that lets you highlight your beautiful holiday pictures and also post your experiences. The theme is built using Bootstrap and can be customized through WordPress’ native...




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Amazing Pictures of the Nazaré Wave

Depuis son plus jeune âge, Sami Bencheikh arpente le Sud-Ouest de la France. Interne de radiologie à l’hôpital de Bayonne, il a débuté la photographie au début de ses études de médecine. Motivé par de grands photographes comme Ben Thouard pour ne citer que lui, il a trouvé en l’océan un refuge au stress du […]




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10 Must-Have WooCommerce & Shopify Themes

You know you have a product line that will sell but you also know that the niche you’ve chosen will probably be extremely competitive. For your online busin ...




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Millions Of People No Longer Have An Address. Yet We Know How To Reach Them.

Imagine an empty apartment block, stark and desolate, with just a single light flickering in the overwhelming darkness. This is not a scene from a movie; it ...





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Web Designer Must-Have Skills As A Pro in 2024 – Web Design Tips

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of web design, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve and continuously expand our skill set. As a seasoned web designer with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the rapid changes in our industry. Today, I’ll share my insights on the must-have skills for professional web designers in […]



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Podcasting with Dave Moyer

Planning Who let you in? Format Daily Weekly Monthly Hour/half hour A show’s Outline – Intro -What is this thing? Who are you Location of your podcast URL and contact Details The fun part Script or outline On the fly fix it later Ads and “breaks”? Save the good stuff What you may need: Aplications: […]

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Bundle Up And Save On Smashing Books And Workshops

It’s the end of the year, and as we look at our inventory, we thought, “Let’s help everyone in our community get ready for the year ahead!” Get friendly pricing on bundles of books and workshops to dive deep into the subjects you care about most. Let’s bundle up and save!




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Sur le bord du Site patrimonial de La Grave

Sous un ciel parsemé de nuages cotonneux, le site patrimonial de La Grave aux Îles de la Madeleine se déploie dans toute sa splendeur. Des voiliers élégants se balancent doucement sur l’eau calme du port, leurs mâts se dressant fièrement vers le bleu éclatant du ciel. À droite, des bâtiments en bois typiques bordent le...




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Sur le bord du Site patrimonial de La Grave II

Sous un ciel azur parsemé de nuages légers, le site patrimonial de La Grave aux Îles de la Madeleine s’étend avec une sérénité envoûtante. La plage de galets multicolores s’étire langoureusement jusqu’aux vagues qui viennent caresser doucement le rivage. Les maisons colorées, aux toits pointus et façades pittoresques, se dressent en une ligne harmonieuse, témoignant...




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Insects Are ‘Glue in Nature’ and Must Be Rescued to Save Humanity, Says Top Scientist

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams Rapidly falling insect populations, said Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, “will make it even more difficult than today to get enough food for the human population of the planet, to get good health and freshwater for everybody.” A … Continue reading




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Nazis Wave Flags at Anne Frank Play in Michigan

President-elect Donald Trump's reelection was credited for emboldening a group of people waving Nazi flags in Michigan over the weekend. WLNS reported that the flags were seen in two cities, including at a Jewish play. According to the report, "many people" were seen displaying flags with swastikas on Saturday night as the Fowlerville Community Theater performed the "Diary of Anne Frank." The same group was also seen outside the American Legion Post in Howell.




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Eat Less Meat, Save the Planet

FIU News To conserve the planet’s ecosystems and their diverse plant and animal species, human populations should consume less meat, according to FIU researchers. Producing livestock, including cattle, goats and sheep, for human consumption is the single largest driver of … Continue reading





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Avery’s Owls

Illustrations by Avery Lana I have been drawing since I was very little and I’ve always been inspired by nature and especially, the majestic beauty of raptors. What I love about art is that you can immerse yourself in other … Continue reading




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Mojave National Preserve – Find Your Voice

By The National Parks Conservation Association In 2016, to celebrate the National Park Service centennial, 150 people experienced the wondrously dark night skies of Mojave National Preserve. Since 2008, these bi-annual star parties — courtesy of NPCA, Mojave National Preserve, … Continue reading