2010's Most Outrageous Awards

Outrageous Awards Remember that 81 year old woman Stella Lieback who sued McDonald’s because she bought coffee from a McDonald’s in Mew Mexico, removed the lid, drove with the cup of coffee between her legs, and got burned from…

Workers Compensation Affected by Telecommuting

Workers Compensation Affected by Telecommuting Telecommuting is a cost effective option for both employers and employees who value flexibility. However, telecommuting does bring up some issues and affect workers compensation. It creates much…

"Many Business Owners Unaware of the Personal Liability Exposure Relating to Workers Compensation Insurance"

"Many Business Owners Unaware of the Personal Liability Exposure Relating to Workers Compensation Insurance" If you have employees who work on or near "navigable waters" as defined by the Long Shoreman's Act, failure to secure the proper Longshoreman's…

Rise of Unlawful U.S. Workers

Rise of Unlawful U.S. Workers Illegal immigrants have been entering the United States for many years to find better employment opportunities. Many companies hire these unauthorized workers for cost effective reasons and because even during…

Ways to Help Your Business Prevent and Reduce Injuries in the Work Environment

Ways to Help Your Business Prevent and Reduce Injuries in the Work Environment No employee should be afraid or at risk of any dangers at work. About 180 work related deaths and around 30,000 injuries or illnesses occur at the work place each…

Statistics: Work Site Injuries

Statistics: Work Site Injuries Many people of varying ages, industries of work, income, and ethnicity are injured on the job. -Every year, over 4 million employees are injured or become ill during work -Out of 100 full time employees,…

MJ Scoville Demolition Contractor is Fined $52,500 for Violating OSHA Regulations

MJ Scoville Demolition Contractor is Fined $52,500 for Violating OSHA Regulations MJ Scoville Inc. located in Binghamton, New York has been cited for 9 intentional and severe workplace safety and health regulations. The New York demolition…

NY Crane Collapse May Collapse NY Construction Insurance Market

Monday morning December 13th an Appeal will be filed in the Appellate Division of the Southern District of NY that can have a significant chilling effect to those insurance carriers who underwrite NY Commercial Property Insurance , NY Commercial…

Queens Worker is Killed and 3 Workers Wounded from Falling Wall

Queens Worker is Killed and 3 Workers Wounded from Falling Wall An eighteen foot high and sixty-five foot wide cinder block wall of a building fell on top of four construction workers on Queens Boulevard, New York. The incident resulted in…