Reports out of Southern China today tell us that a construction elevator malfunctioned and fell 30 stories, killing 19 workers trapped inside. As tragic as that is, it barely makes a statistical blip on the master chart of fatalities in that country this year. Shockingly, almost 76,000 people were killed on the job in China…
The Road to Hell: Reforming the Reform of Workers Compensation Reformers
Let’s see, we establish a system designed to protect the interests of two groups with diametrically opposed interests, give them a level playing field, sprinkle in insurance carriers and thousands of support vendors providing a plethora of services, and tell them to manage all to the best of their ability. What could be so difficult…
Headline on Penis Injury is Unkindest Cut of All
I got in trouble recently with someone that seemed offended that an article of mine, posted in a LinkedIn group, was not about workers' compensation. What can I say? Sometimes that happens. I occasionally stumble across a “human interest” story that simply screams for my analysis and input. This is one of those moments. As…
A Shameless Plea for Cash to Help Children Hear
Such a deal I have for you. But I'll get to that in a moment. As I have mentioned before, I am a member of a civic group called Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota. Our overriding mission is to raise money for people, primarily children, who have speech and hearing disabilities. I am a past…
Hitting the Jackpot on MSA Info
I must admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. Can a company whose core business is MSA compliance offer a comprehensive two day MSA/MSP seminar without making it come off as a 48 hour infomercial for their services? Turns out they can, and in fact, they did it quite well. In early August I…
Stripper Wounded in Boom Boom Room Denied Workers Comp
A stripper who was shot when a fight broke out in the South Carolina club where she was working has been denied Worker’s Compensation benefits by the South Carolina Court of Appeals. 19 year old LeAndra Lewis was hit by gunfire while dancing in the Boom Boom Room at Studio 54 in 2008. Admittedly, gunfire…
Lack of Current Resume Makes Me a Superstar
To say my resume is a bit out of date is an understatement. The truth is, I have not had to present a resume to anybody in over 15 years, and I would today be hard pressed to find any version of that particular item, let alone an updated one. Except for a brief summary…
Psychologist Billing for Sexual Assault is Crazy
I don't even know where to begin here. I couldn't even settle on an appropriate title. There are just so many directions this article can go. I am befuddled and bamboozled. A psychologist in the state of Maine has pled guilty to one count of Class B theft by deception and one count of Class…
Running On Borrowed Breath: Another Victory Over Disability
It is a story and a theme that simply cannot be told too many times. Attitude matters, and is a critical component in the recovery of those dealing with life altering injuries and diseases. Enter the latest evidence: A 34 year old former Navy SEAL who has fought leukemia, and received a double lung transplant…
Workplace Violence Shatters Peace in Bowling Alley
A 47 year old wife. A 74 year old husband. A .357 magnum, and a snack bar in a bowling alley. This story just reeks of class and sophistication. Wednesday, a 74-year-old man opened fire on his estranged wife in a Staten Island bowling alley. Armando Tritto fired at least three shots at Maureen Tritto,…