Industry Insights
Health Care Costs Are Heading Up | 07/20/2022 | ||
By: Joe Paduda | |||
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
First, a bit of background. Joe Paduda ...Read More | |||
Hannon: Significant Decisions Refresher: Penalties | 12/07/2021 | ||
By: Mary Hannon | |||
State: WA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
This week’s refresher concerns significant Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals decisions related to penalties. ...Read More | |||
Hannon: Significant Decisions Refresher: Time-Loss Compensation and Loss of Earning Power | 11/22/2021 | ||
By: Mary Hannon | |||
State: WA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
This week’s refresher concerns significant Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals decisions related to time-loss compensation and loss of earning power. ...Read More | |||
Hernandez: Subrogation in Legal Malpractice Cases | 06/18/2021 | ||
By: Elizabeth K. Hernandez | |||
State: FL | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
A new ruling from the Florida Supreme Court may shed some light on the ability of a workers’ compensation carrier to seek reimbursement from an employee’s legal malpractice claim against a personal injury attorney. ...Read More | |||
Holden: Collateral Estoppel Does Not Violate Right to Trial by Jury | 12/23/2020 | ||
By: Joshua G. Holden | |||
State: AL | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
On Dec. 11, the Alabama Supreme Court rendered a decision finding that collateral estoppel does not violate the constitutional right to a trial by jury. This finding was based on a review of a motion for summary judgment order granted in favor of the employer by the Circuit Court of Shelby C...Read More | |||
Hagmueller: COVID-19's Impact on Insurance and Delivery of Care | 04/14/2020 | ||
By: Gary Hagmueller | |||
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
In just the past few weeks, two new forces have emerged that will reshape the workers’ comp system for years to come. ...Read More | |||
Hesemann: 4 Keys to Online Safety Training | 01/14/2020 | ||
By: Matt Hesemann | |||
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
While the traditional methods of in-person or classroom training will always have their place, obstacles related to geographic disparity, the emergence of telecommuting and other factors have added to the challenges faced by employers attempting to implement safety training across their organizat...Read More | |||
Holden: Attorney Evaluation Remains Privileged | 12/06/2019 | ||
By: Joshua G. Holden | |||
State: AL | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
On Nov. 27, the Alabama Supreme Court released its opinion in Ex parte Dow Corning Alabama Inc., et al. In this case an employee was injured while working for Alabama Electric Co...Read More | |||
Holden: Court Rules Return to Work May Not Prevent Vocational Disability | 10/28/2019 | ||
By: Joshua G. Holden | |||
State: AL | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
On Oct. 4, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in AMEC Foster Wheeler Kamtech Inc. v. Jimmy Chandler, wherein it upheld the trial court’s finding that the ...Read More | |||
Hole: A Disappointing Decision | 08/13/2019 | ||
By: Trisha Hole | |||
State: OR | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
In a very disappointing decision for employers and insurers issued Thursday, the Oregon Supreme Court held that the presence of a legally cognizable pre-existing condition is no longer sufficient to apportion permanent impairment in the absence of combined condition processing. ...Read More | |||