Workers' Compensation News
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Truck Driver is an Odd-Lot Worker, Court Concludes
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09/23/2011
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State: IA | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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A workers' compensation commissioner did not err by deciding that a 67-year-old truck driver with significant work restrictions qualifies as an odd-lot worker, the Iowa Court of Appeals concluded.Case: Western Provisions, et al. v. Arthur W. Betz, No. 1-533/10-2113, 9/21/11, publishe...Read More
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Texas Mutual Forms Oil and Gas Producers Safety Group
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09/21/2011
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Texas Mutual Insurance Co. announced on Tuesday the formation of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, a workers’ compensation safety group open to qualifying businesses in the oil and gas production industry.Members of the safety group have access to industry-specific workplace ...Read More
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Tennessee Workers' Comp Conference Set for November
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09/15/2011
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State: TN | Segment: EAST | 0
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The annual Tennessee Workers' Comp Conference has been scheduled for Nov. 17-18 in Franklin, Tenn.The event is sponsored by the legal journal, Tennessee Attorneys Memo, and Tennessee Workers' Comp Reporter Magazine.According to a brochure linked to the website of the ...Read More
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Texas Mutual Pays $209,265 Dividend to Hospital Group
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09/14/2011
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Texas Mutual Insurance Co. announced it is paying a $209,256 dividend to the Hospitals of Texas (HOTComp) safety group. The dividend is based largely on the group’s overall loss ratio, Texas Mutual reported.Members of the safety group have shared in nearly $600,000 in Texas Mutual ...Read More
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Tristar Appoints Sales Director for Northern Calif. and Northwest
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09/12/2011
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Injured worker
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Tristar Insurance Group said Friday it appointed Ryan P. Larson as director of sales and client services in Northern California and the Northwest. The third-party administrator, based in Long Beach, Calif., said Larson's appointment follows the appointment of Steve Marano to the same...Read More
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Texas Mutual Pays $771,782 Dividend to CompGroup AGC
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09/09/2011
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Texas Mutual Insurance Co. announced on Wednesday it is paying a $772,782 dividend to CompGroup AGC, a workers' compensation insurance purchasing group for members of the Texas Chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America.The dividend was based largely on the group&rsquo...Read More
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Task Force Gearing Up to Look at Rewrite of Comp Law
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09/08/2011
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State: ME | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefMaine Workers' Compensation Board Executive Director Paul Sighinolfi is assembling a task force assigned by state lawmakers to overhaul the state's workers' compensation law...Read More
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Trial Court Set to Review First Treatment Guides Case
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09/07/2011
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State: NY | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Wcc
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By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefAn injured worker who was denied permission to undergo a year of manual traction to treat her chronic back pain is the first claimant to file a court action challenging New York's n...Read More
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Texas Mutual Announces Safety Group for Faith-Based Organizations
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09/06/2011
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Texas Mutual Insurance Co. announced on Thursday that it has introduced a new workers’ compensation safety group for religious organizations.The Texas Church Group is open to qualifying nonprofit, faith-based organizations operating houses of worship, such as churches and synagogue...Read More
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