Worker's Compensation Top Arkansas News Stories Top Arkansas Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:02 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Business, Labor Groups Work to Draft 2009 Legislative Program http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b4ce543f6e1dbaff4f3e6810f9d13a8cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b4ce543f6e1dbaff4f3e6810f9d13a8cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Business and labor representatives are working on a legislative program to present to lawmakers in January but haven't reached an agreement. Governor Names Members to Optician, Physical Therapy Boards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d83fe24c9db512b32d13bbf2f005fbc9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d83fe24c9db512b32d13bbf2f005fbc9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Mike Beebe named members to the Dispensing Opticians and Physical Therapy boards. Occupational Therapy Examining Committee Member Reappointed http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a487a62e03f7f89cace7dd89604edd35b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a487a62e03f7f89cace7dd89604edd35b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Mike Beebe reappointed Jackie Henderson to the State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee. Arkansas Commission to Host Fall Forum in Hot Springs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db49b523be075c5f2b6569ee2f64322dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db49b523be075c5f2b6569ee2f64322dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission will host a fall forum in Hot Springs on Sept. 4 and 5. Governor Names Two to State Board of Chiropractic Examiners http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=697088033f681ed8dc6bb6c143f16d08b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=697088033f681ed8dc6bb6c143f16d08b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Mike Beebe announced two appointments to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Arkansas Commission Reversed in Eight of Last 18 Cases http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=884bc5495f142c8ef1cef29b567ac36bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=884bc5495f142c8ef1cef29b567ac36bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state appeals court has reversed the Workers' Compensation Commission in eight of 18 cases since May. OSHA Issues Fort Smith Battery Firm 25 Citations, $71,000 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=93daf97ffff19c338042a50ff5d28a54b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=93daf97ffff19c338042a50ff5d28a54b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued Exide Technologies 25 citations and $71,000 in fines for alleged violations including exposing workers to cadmium and lead. Commission, Foundation Set Forum for Hot Springs Sept. 4-5 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c54c5ea50ef9c2404271aaeae42c92aeb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c54c5ea50ef9c2404271aaeae42c92aeb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission and International Workers' Compensation Foundation will sponsor a forum in Hot Springs on Sept. 4-5. Court Once Again Reverses Commission Decision to Deny Benefit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60d447285f8b4c7bb2f0d21ffb65f2c8j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60d447285f8b4c7bb2f0d21ffb65f2c8j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court, for a second time, reversed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Commission to deny TTD benefits. Ark. Appeals Court Remands for Occupational Disease Findings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f3f04485a9aba88e2a836db9df853d84k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f3f04485a9aba88e2a836db9df853d84k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a ruling for more information about whether the claimant met an occupational disease notice requirement. Post-Injury Marriage May Entitle Widow to Benefits, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d5ca029bfe5315433911475e1be4ea1j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d5ca029bfe5315433911475e1be4ea1j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A woman who married an injured worker after he was injured, but before he died, may still qualify for widow benefits, the appellate court ruled. Ark. Appellate Court Rebukes WC Commission for Ignoring Remand http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1e63e89fbc7b366ffba4b34a422bd149k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1e63e89fbc7b366ffba4b34a422bd149k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals issued a stern decision criticizing the Workers' Compensation Commission for failing to comply with an earlier remand. Court: Smoking Claimant Entitled to Transplant, But Not Lung Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7f0df4771b1f3cdeb32cf9fe5766a38dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7f0df4771b1f3cdeb32cf9fe5766a38dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals concluded that a claimant with a smoking habit is entitled to a heart and lung transplant, but not a separate lung injury claim. Governor Names Members to Health-Related Boards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e1e44d160d60cd67c24e08307379320cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e1e44d160d60cd67c24e08307379320cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Mike Beebe named members of the Board of Optometry, Board of Podiatric Medicine and Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. Janitor Entitled to Comp For Injuries Suffered Returning From Lunch http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1672608678bdf37cba112c0e8c2f4cf3k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1672608678bdf37cba112c0e8c2f4cf3k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A janitor who was injured while attempting to unlock a gate upon his return from lunch is entitled to compensation, the state Supreme Court ruled. Commission Raises Medical Mileage Rate to 43 Cents Per Mile http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=99bc6b51e6dcfa03c56f4304055d78bfb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=99bc6b51e6dcfa03c56f4304055d78bfb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission increased the medical mileage reimbursement rate to 43 cents per mile. OSHA Fines Contractor $79,000 for Alleged Trenching Hazards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c412e273b768a0070e4f63474ed59ecb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c412e273b768a0070e4f63474ed59ecb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued four citations with fines totaling $79,000 to a North Little Rock contractor for alleged trenching hazards. Commissioner Announces 12.8% Rate Decrease Effective July 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=28b3958ec4a6c637af505e5404092d0bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=28b3958ec4a6c637af505e5404092d0bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workers' compensation insurance rates will decrease 12.8% in the voluntary market and 13.8% in the assigned risk market, effective July 1. Trucking Association Self-Insurers' Fund Pays $2-Million Dividend http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60cd46c42206f4d2fb7efe037b26c918b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60cd46c42206f4d2fb7efe037b26c918b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Trucking Association Self-Insurance Fund announced a record $2-million dividend to 48 participating trucking companies. Governor Names Medical Ionizing Radiation Committee Members http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=156afe474b97adac999305e695232503b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=156afe474b97adac999305e695232503b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Mike Beebe announced three appointments to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee.