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There has been a suspicion for years that the convenience of our society had the potential to reap corresponding harm upon us. It is, as they say, both a gift and a curse. Allice Hoffman […]

Ever heard the phrase “things aren’t always as they appear”?  Never has that been more accurate than with minor motor vehicle accidents.  What you believe to be a minor car accident injury can quickly escalate, […]

During my tenure as a physical therapist, I would get asked about using back braces or back belts for injury prevention. I would tell my patients there was little to no evidence to support those […]

One of the least asked questions by self-insureds on their Workers Comp program – what is the most advantageous level of reinsurance for our program’s success?  Even though reinsurance is the “disaster or multiple disasters” […]

It is persistently uncomfortable to see a lawyer accused of error or poor behavior. Too often, the news reports on attorneys who are accused of straying from the path. Petition for Disciplinary Revocation (August 2022). Judges too, […]

In 2011, Governor Bill Haslam appointed Abbie Hudgens as Administrator of the Division, now Bureau, of Workers’ Compensation. Among her many accomplishments, Abbie led the Bureau through the 2013 Workers’ Compensation Reform Act. The Reform […]

As has been the case for decades, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common category of work-related injuries, with issues such as back pain, tendinitis, and repetitive stress injuries affecting 25% of the world’s population. […]

Thanks to the widespread vaccination, the United States declared polio to be eradicated in 1979. Until now, 1979 was the last time that natural transmission of polio happened domestically. The recent identification of a polio […]