Workers' Compensation News
WCA Posts Annual Report | 11/07/2023 | ||
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Indemnity claim severity returned to normal in 2021 while lost-time medical severity and claim frequency increased, according to the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration's 2023 annual report, released Monday. ...Read More | |||
WCB to Post Updated Disability Forms | 11/03/2023 | ||
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The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board posted updated forms that comply with revised disability benefit regulations taking effect at the start of 2024. ...Read More | |||
WCIRB Classification & Rating Committee Meets Nov. 14 | 11/02/2023 | ||
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Classification & Rating Committee will review physical audit and dual-wage thresholds during a Nov. 14 meeting. ...Read More | |||
Worker Hit by Unidentified Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim | 11/02/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling object was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim even though he was unable to identify what had hit him. ...Read More | |||
WCD Notifies Industry of Requirement to Respond to Worker Inquiries | 11/01/2023 | ||
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Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Division on Tuesday reminded carriers about their obligation to provide injured workers with timely responses to inquiries. ...Read More | |||
Worker's Estate Can Proceed With Labor Law Claims Against Property Owner | 11/01/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s estate could proceed with its Labor Law claims against the property owner who had hired him, as there were triable issues as to whether the property was being used for residential or commercial purposes. ...Read More | |||
Worker's Failure to Respond to Discovery Doesn't Warrant Summary Judgment | 10/31/2023 | ||
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An Ohio appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for an employer based on a lack of evidence caused by the employee’s failure to respond to discovery requests. ...Read More | |||
WCAB: Lisa Sussman Appointed Deputy Commissioner | 10/27/2023 | ||
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The California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board on Thursday announced the appointment of Lisa Sussman as a deputy commissioner. The ...Read More | |||
WCRI: Florida Medical Payments Per Claim Decreased in 2020, Stable in 2021 | 10/27/2023 | ||
Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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After modest annual growth of 4% to 5% from 2018 to 2019, medical payments in Florida decreased 5% in 2020/2021 and changed little the following year, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute's 24th edition of CompScope Medical Benchmarks for the state. ...Read More | |||
Worker Gets Award for Occupational Disease in Knees | 10/26/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a construction laborer sustained an occupational disease affecting his knees. Case: ...Read More | |||