Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions affecting individuals in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. As pervasive as these circumstances are, there continues
Nearly four years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States. The unprecedented event resulted in an alarmingly high number of cases—some mild, but others severe, long-lasting, and even fatal. Even after four years of this “new normal,” the workers’ compensation industry has yet to
Our last blog explored this year’s potential workers’ compensation industry trends at large. At the national/federal level, the field can most likely expect increased attention toward artificial intelligence, mental health, marijuana, and economic issues. Can we expect the same at the state level? This blog
Happy New Year from Poirier Law Firm! As 2024 gets underway, we are taking a look at the current and evolving trends in workers’ compensation for the new year. From ongoing developments over years past to groundbreaking new technologies and advancements, the workers’ compensation field
In September, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined two Georgia companies for safety violations following fatal accidents. OSHA claims the deaths were preventable had the two employers—one: a concrete pipe maker, the other: a grain silo operator—followed proper safety procedures. As unfortunate as
Workers’ compensation fraud is simply another form of insurance fraud—the purposeful exploitation of the benefit system through deception and deceit. It may come as a surprise that workers’ compensation fraud does not just entail employees manufacturing or manipulating injuries or sickness for personal gain, but
Spirits, spiders, and skeletons aren’t the only scary things around the Halloween season. This month’s goulish holiday festivities comes with an increased chance of injuries at the workplace. Although the correlation between Halloween and workplace accidents might not seem obvious, the frightening fun that accompanies
Workplace injuries are an all too common occurrence. Any work-induced ailment or illness—such as chemical burns, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, heart attack, stroke, carpal tunnel, vision impairment, hearing damage, eye injury, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psychological injuries, and more—is covered under workers’ compensation. When
Workplace accidents happen—of course, that’s why the workers’ compensation industry exists. When workplace accidents occur, there are typically many questions that need answering. One of which involves post-accident drug testing. Are drug tests mandatory following an on-the-job accident? Are employers legally allowed to request a
In today’s world, social media is everywhere. From occasional Facebook posts to near-constant TikTok, Twitch, and Reels live-streams, almost everyone is exposed to some level of digital communication. What does today’s heightened social media creation and consumption mean for other aspects of our lives? Are