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Significant progress has been made by the NJ Division of Workers’ Compensation (NJ-DWC) in carrying out the legislative mandate for the newly enacted emergent medical care motion practice. 

During the emergence of the AIDs crisis, personal protective equipment, such as latex gloves, was mandated to control the spread of a viral infection. Some of the products were manufactured containing an allegoric powder that caused an allergic reaction.

It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. A dropped cigarette on the 8th floor of the Factory sparked a fire that killed over a hundred innocent people trapped inside.It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history.

The problems of old age are worrying and are beginning to influence decision-makers on what to do with two major delivery systems in the United States. Both the Medicare system and the workers’ compensation medical delivery system are now ailing. The fiscal remedy may be their marriage.
 

The State of New Jersey now supports a ban on fracking. NJ Governor Pat Murphy recognized the health and environmental consequences of using this process to explore and mine for natural gas.

An employee who is laid off may also collect workers’ compensation benefits. Because the economy is doing poorly that doesn’t necessarily mean that an injured or disabled worker is excluded from other benefits.

The present economic downturn has been compared to the Great Depression of the 1930s or the recession of the 1980s.

In a landmark decision of immense national significance, the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a RICO claim brought by injured workers against their employer, insurance carrier and employer medical expert could proceed. Several injured workers brought the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against their employer, Crawford & Company and [cut-off treatment doctor] Dr. Saul Margules.

Delay has always been a problem when injured workers need medical treatment.  Traditionally, insurance companies, especially in hard economic times, have sought to hold onto their money and not distribute benefits.

The escalating financial crisis of Lehman Brothers [stock down 94% Jan-Sept 2008], may have a major impact on workers’ compensation throughout the US. Over this weekend, the financial guru's scheduled meetings in an effort to avoid a complete crash of Lehman Brothers. In the meantime, the waves of this potential economic meltdown are sending hurricane-type surges throughout the US workers’ compensation system.