Worker's Compensation Top Alabama News Stories Top Alabama Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:01 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Medical Costs Comprise 74% of Alabama Comp http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46ab318006f959e1bc29ccf74f3de6e9m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46ab318006f959e1bc29ccf74f3de6e9m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI has filed for a 2.3% cut in loss costs in the state but warned medical costs outpace the nation as a share of total workers' compensation. Jim L. Ridling Named New Insurance Commissioner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=15251de11dba9101d3452b699bd68051w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=15251de11dba9101d3452b699bd68051w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Jim L. Ridling has been named as the state's new insurance commissioner, effective Sept. 15. Ala. Supervisor´s Statute of Limitations Argument Fails http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ee08d8d17f87218fb9d216821dd4a495k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ee08d8d17f87218fb9d216821dd4a495k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court denied a supervisor's statute of limitations defense against a suit following a pallet machine accident. Jim L. Ridling Named New Insurance Commissioner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=82095311abbeb05635fc49596d07c36bj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=82095311abbeb05635fc49596d07c36bj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Jim L. Ridling has been named Alabama's new insurance commissioner, effective Sept. 15. Manufacturing Plant Receives 31 Citations, $138,500 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7872fce498f3fd43de47f69a05e95124b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7872fce498f3fd43de47f69a05e95124b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 31 citations with fines totaling $138,500 to AAR Summa Technology for alleged safety and health violations. Ala. Court Failed to Consider ´Last Injurious Exposure´ Rule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=53a23bbc57a6472836192147febac885k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=53a23bbc57a6472836192147febac885k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Civil Appeals ruled that a trial court failed to consider the 'last injurious exposure rule,' and remanded for more findings. Ala. Woman Gets 5 Months for Laundering Illegal Prescription Money http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=742e723d861230816f2caf4ff8f90266j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=742e723d861230816f2caf4ff8f90266j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A woman who laundered money from an illegal Internet Hydrocodone ring will serve five months in federal prison. Ala. Chief Examiner Named President of Financial Examiners Society http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2540de24ab784a03b5cb46e79cfdfa9bm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2540de24ab784a03b5cb46e79cfdfa9bm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Alabama Insurance Department announced its chief examiner has been named president of the Society of Financial Examiners. Bell Resigns as Top Alabama Regulator http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=288ad613c35a7fd30274898dcea44569m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=288ad613c35a7fd30274898dcea44569m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Walter A. Bell has resigned, effective at the end of August, but he did not give a reason. Firm Receives $48,000 in Fines for Alleged Trenching Hazards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d0d8b1b5c527f6d380ae007ae12d1bd1b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d0d8b1b5c527f6d380ae007ae12d1bd1b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined James R. Payne, Inc., $48,000 for alleged trenching safety violations at a Mobile work site. High Court Rules Telephone Call Constituted Notice of Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=61e58a41721f8bfa92f970c732959db0j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=61e58a41721f8bfa92f970c732959db0j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A worker who called his boss to report a back injury, but did not file a claims form, gave adequate notice of a work injury, the high court ruled. Comp Assessments Double for Alabama Fund http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=674ef4a22f54c55fc2d7011c40b3ea87m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=674ef4a22f54c55fc2d7011c40b3ea87m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association convinced lawmakers to double work comp assessments this session. Alabama Lifts Comp Exemption for Small Home Builders http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c7a102640342a4ddc3afeef21832b4f9m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c7a102640342a4ddc3afeef21832b4f9m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State lawmakers removed the exemption from workers' compensation coverage for small companies handling residential construction. Brentwood Services Lands Second Birmingham Deal http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=abfc8d9d883226bfeee238e933151040m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=abfc8d9d883226bfeee238e933151040m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Brentwood Services Brokerage signed a contract to provide risk-management and claims services for Children's Health System of Birmingham. Manufacturer Receives Eight Citations, $115,000 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64732d6f8c24ee16b1beed1dca3543f8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64732d6f8c24ee16b1beed1dca3543f8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued eight citations and $115,000 in fines to Energy Absorption Systems for alleged violations at its Pell City facilities. White House Counsel Probe Spills into Alabama Broker Case http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=326a986e7e8303c3b536d07a4a553847m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=326a986e7e8303c3b536d07a4a553847m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A memo detailing efforts by a White House official to shut down an investigation into state politics will play a role in the Goff work comp case. Appeals Court Vacates Ruling for Violating 60-Day Notice Rule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6aeb369007bc8621e1de45caf7b395d8k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6aeb369007bc8621e1de45caf7b395d8k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Civil Appeals vacated a circuit court ruling because the trial court violated a rule requiring 60-days notice prior to a trial. Alabama Looking for Consultants http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7ef0ef5ed7a9f235547d2b1291faf841m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7ef0ef5ed7a9f235547d2b1291faf841m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Insurance has issued an RFP seeking help with actuarial, CPA, examination, and computer-audit services. Worker's $65,000 Settlement Bars Retaliatory Discharge Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a5ef095146562b72b8adf8ad3829ebe9k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a5ef095146562b72b8adf8ad3829ebe9k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Civil Appeals concluded that a worker's settlement with her employer and carrier barred her retaliatory discharge suit. Alabama Court: Employee's Foot Injury Causes Permanent Disability http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=219b9aae8fdb41a37536807d43177095k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=219b9aae8fdb41a37536807d43177095k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court ruled that a construction worker's foot injury caused an altered gait, and ruled him to be permanently disabled.