by admin | Jun 20, 2013 | Workers' Comp News
Yes you are reading this correct, the American Medical Association (AMA) has officially declared obesity to be a disease. I for one am completely baffled by this, I do understand that some people has other cause to being overweight such as a thyroid issue or a...
by admin | Jun 18, 2013 | Workers' Comp News
Many work related fatalities are a result of vehicle accidents. Apple has announced that they will begin to increase the amount iCar-Technology that will become available to help with this matter. Workers’ Comp Insurance providers and the Department of...
by admin | Jun 17, 2013 | Workers' Comp News
Richard Albert a former Paintsville, KY doctor was sentenced to 75 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. Albert admitted to writing approx. 50,000 fraudulent prescriptions for 10 mg Percocet pills. Albert also agreed to forfeit $630,000 which...
by admin | Jun 17, 2013 | Workers' Comp News
A former Oxnard Police officer has pled guilty to two felony counts of workers compensation fraud and has found himself with jail time. Edward Idukas says he was injured while attempting to tie his boots. He said that his back was in so much pain that even when the...
by admin | Jun 14, 2013 | Workers' Comp News
WorkersCompensation.com is reporting that OSHA has cited Gilman Cheese Corp $126,700 in fines for 10 safety violations after a worker was using a unguarded cheese packing and labeling machine and had two fingers amputated. This is not the first time for an accident...
