Former NFL Tight End Kellen Winslow Sr. Files Workers' Compensation Claim Claiming Brain Injury By Lonce Lamonte - November 29, 2019 According to records obtained by USA today, and reported by ESPN, Kellen Winslow Sr. is seeking workers' compensation in California.  He claims head trauma experienced during his NFL career.  He alleges the trauma has caused brain and nervous system injuries. The 62-year-old Hall of Fame tight end filed the claim in January 2018 against the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA).  Winslow played his entire nine-year career for the then-San Diego Chargers, retiring after the 1987 season. CIGA, which covers insolvent insurers, is fighting the case on the grounds that Winslow's injuries happened too far in the past. According to USA Today, Winslow has made a settlement demand and is looking for compensation only for "brain injury." Read More

A new webinar will look at using cannabis to treat workers’ comp injuries and other employment topics related to marijuana use.: Property Casualty 360  November 6, 2019 What happens when marijuana comes into the workplace? Marijuana use recreationally and medicinally is on the rise, creating a variety of conflicts for employers and insurers when it comes to pre- and post-employment drug testing for workers and coverage for workers’ compensation claims. A physician cannot prescribe marijuana for a patient, and its medical efficacy is still unknown for many illnesses. In addition, product strength and its effects on the body vary depending on the method of ingestion and product strength. It has also not be recognized by the FDA as a prescribed medication.

Ergonomic Tracking Helps Cut Workers Comp Claims but Privacy Concerns Remain: Insurance Journal   November 6, 2019 Funeral director carpal tunnel not compensable: Business Insurance   November 4, 2019 Medical fee schedule applies in serious burn treatment: Court: Business Insurance   November 4, 2019

Darrell Brown, Sedgwick So Cal Claims Executive, Dies At Age 52. His Memorial To Be Held on November 30th 2019 In Inglewood, California By Lonce Lamonte - November 23, 2019 Darrell Brown was a superstar claims executive at Sedgwick Claims Management Services.  I remember w... Read More

California Division of Workers’ Compensation Announces 2020 Profile Audit Review and Full Compliance Audit Performance By Lonce Lamonte and the DWC Newsline - November 23, 2019 The Division of Workers’ Compensation’s (DWC) Read More

Elizabeth Molina Zimmerman, Corvel Claims Adjuster, Dies At Age 55 By Jorge Alexandria - November 21, 2019 Elizabeth Molina Zimmerman died October 31, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Los Angeles surrounded by fami... Read More

Haunted by Aliens, Secreted, and with Claims Denied By Jorge Alexandria - October 31, 2019 99 Luftballons Auf ihrem Weg zum Horizont Hielt man für Ufos aus dem All Read More

Lynda House, Veteran Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster, Enjoys Not Being Retired In Retirement. By Lonce Lamonte - November 17, 2019 Lynda House, a retired, veteran workers’ compensation claims professional, just turned 66 years of a... Read More