Insurance News from August 26, 2008
News
Traffic Fatalities Go Down as Gasoline Prices Go Up
Roll back the clock to 1961: John F. Kennedy was inaugurated president. The Peace Corps...
International News
UPDATE: 12 Dead in Canada Food Poisoning Outbreak
Twelve people have now died out of 26 confirmed cases of food poisoning linked to deli...
East News
Bodybuilding Ex-Boston Firefighter Claims ‘Extreme’ Pain
A former Boston firefighter, fired after participating in a bodybuilding contest while...
West News
California Drop Lowers U.S. Workers’ Compensation Payments
U.S. workers' compensation payments for medical care and cash benefits for workers...
Southeast News
West Virginia Doctor Facing Multiple Suits Sues Hospital
A former West Virginia doctor facing dozens of malpractice lawsuits is seeking $72.5...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Wind Pool Claims Add Up as New Tropical Storm Develops,
With hurricane season halfway over for 2008, Louisiana has so far dodged the bullet but...
Midwest News
Illinois Mayor Charged with Insurance Fraud Steps Down
Niles, Illinois' long-time mayor, Nicholas Blase, is stepping down after 47 years. In a...