Each day 16 people die on-the-job by an avoidable cause. While the United States has federal and state regulations to protect workers, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and state Workers Compensation funds, the laws are not routinely enforced. Workplace inspections are rarely done, exposing workers to avoidable hazards. In Washington State, [...]
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Battle of Insurance Coverage: Workers’ Compensation v. Health Insurance
Another debate regarding which insurer should pay for the medical bills makes headlines. On April 12 nad 14, 2009, Pasadena hospital nurse, Amelia Mendoza, suffered traumatic brain injury when a patient repeatedly violently struck her in the head. A week following the attacks, Amelia (52 years old) collapsed with a stroke. Amelia’s private insurer, BlueCross [...]
