On a set of 10 steps states can take to prevent injuries , 24 states scored a five or lower. Two states, California and New York, received the highest score of nine out of a possible 10, while two states scored the lowest, Montana and Ohio, with two out of 10. Read More »Injury Prevention Rank
State Number of claims Claims paid (estimated) 1. California 527 $20.3 million 2. Illinois 309 $10.0 million 3. Texas 219 $5.1 million 4. Ohio 215 $5.4 million 5. Pennsylvania 197 $4.9 million 6. Michigan 181 $7.0 million 7. Florida 157 $5.1 million 8. Indiana 139 $3.5 million 9. New York 133 $6.1 million 10. Minnesota 117 $3.5 million Want to… Read More »Top 10 States for State Farm Dog Bite Claims in 2011
When working outdoors in hot weather, workers who do not take precautions can suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures and Inadequate fluid replacement. Heat stroke is the most severe of heat-related problems. It is potentially life threatening because the body’s normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress, such as… Read More »Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
The creation of new public faculties across Florida has contributed to a significant increase in the number of storm shelter spaces, according to a plan approved this. The Division of Emergency Management presented its updated statewide crisis plan to the cabinet at a meeting held at a Florida Keys elementary school. A combination of hurricane shelter surveys, retrofitting existing schools… Read More »Hurricane Shelter Plan
Progressive Insurance has introduced a new coverage for boaters that offers more complete protection of their propulsion systems. The coverage is called Propulsion Plus, and it pays to repair or replace the lower unit of an outboard motor, or the outdrive of a stern drive motor, in the event of mechanical breakdown. The coverage is available for boats up to… Read More »Boat Propulsion Systems Coverage
Under the 2006 law, employers with 100 or more employees are required to spend $2.20 per hour per covered employee on health care, while employers with between 20 and 99 employees must spend $1.46 per hour. Employers with fewer than 20 employees are exempt. Elements of the controversial spending law had been feverishly debated among city legislators until late last… Read More »Health Care Spending Law in San Francisco
Florida’s governor has signed workers’ compensation legislation streamlining the workers’ compensation certificate process, eliminating mandatory premium audits, and discontinuing refunds for insurers with excess profits. Gov. Rick Scott signed into law HB 941, sponsored by Rep. Doug Holder, which made a number of noncontroversial changes including making the certificate of exemption process easier and clarifying the definition of a corporate… Read More »Florida Revises Workers’ Comp Certificates, Excess Profits, Premium Audit Laws
A woman suing Southwest Airlines Co. over its policy regarding overweight passengers says she’s not interested in the airline’s money. Back in spring of 2011, miss T. allegedly was told that she would have to buy a second seat to board a SW flight, according to her website. T. alleges she was “humiliated and harassed” by a gate agent who… Read More »Customer of Size Policy
Texas officials say that illegal moving companies are operating statewide, putting consumers at risk for losing their belongings or paying a ransom for getting them back. To operate legally, a moving company must display a valid TxDMV or United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) license number on the truck. Movers should never be hired from free Internet advertising sites. In… Read More »Moving Scams in Texas
CALIFORNIA – Lessors Risk Package- Apartments and mercantile, Total premium $15,522.45 – Vacant building- squeaked under the x renewal price. $9,000 – Apartment with law and ordinance – $9,240 – Home health care – $3,000 – Large Electrical Contractor – $51,000 FLORIDA, GULF COAST & TEXAS – Supermarket – Hialeah, FL, multiple losses $40k package – Paving Contractor, FL –… Read More »April Bound Accounts
