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
It’s no surprise that summers are hot, but recent summers have reached a startling level of dangerous heat due to climate change. According to World Meteorological Association data from late-June and early-July, the Earth just experienced the hottest week on record. Heat waves across the
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, trouble sleeping, and for many comes with the difficulty of doing normal activities. Fibromyalgia may also be worsened by certain workplace conditions and activities. If this is the case, you need an experienced
Starting a new job is exciting. New roles, new responsibilities, and new relationships are par for the course. The first year on the job, however, is also rife with risks. The 2023 Travelers Injury Impact Report claims new employees are at the highest-risk for on-the-job
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries, with 128,220 back injury cases reported out of the 2,654,700 total workplace injuries reported in 2020. While spinal cord injuries are only one subset of these reported back injuries, they are substantially more serious
There is little question that sustaining an injury in the workplace can be life changing and cause physical, emotional, and financial hardship for the injured worker and their family. The injured worker is facing loss of employment and wages which could lead to debt, loss