Worker's Compensation Top Indiana News Stories Top Indiana Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Ind. High Court Invites Legislature To Address Interest Question http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eb5e73cbd62942f5f368efaed651545dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=eb5e73cbd62942f5f368efaed651545dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court denied a medical specialist's request for interest and invited the Legislature to address the question of interest on liens. Alcoa Receives Fourth Annual National Safety Council Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=255983a1012a480a29e1e70bb89f2eafb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=255983a1012a480a29e1e70bb89f2eafb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Alcoa's Lafayette plant received its fourth consecutive annual safety excellence award from the National Safety Council. Report Shows Farm-Related Fatal Accidents Tripled in 2007 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2a1459da3a8a4dd4250df62188db0bc8b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2a1459da3a8a4dd4250df62188db0bc8b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A report by Purdue University showed 24 people died in farm-related accidents in the state in 2007, three times the number for 2006. Court: Third-Party Settlements Bar Claim Against Girl Scouts of America http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cb9f95261860c2de2b5aa50bce9847e5k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cb9f95261860c2de2b5aa50bce9847e5k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state appellate court ruled that third-party settlements bar a death benefits claim against the Girl Scouts of America. Court: Separated Couple Doesn't Merit Dependent Status http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34eb228d2da32359241798be70458958k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34eb228d2da32359241798be70458958k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A woman who lived apart from her husband for at least two years does not merit dependent status, an appellate court ruled. Workers' Compensation Board Moves Information Forms, Calculations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de2987d034d946eb64accfa691dbbc8ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de2987d034d946eb64accfa691dbbc8ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board moved information on benefit forms and calculations to its 'Frequently Asked Questions' page. Workers' Compensation Board Plans Settlement Day for April 29 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=32ae2af773e7de82d5c31a89cd4791b4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=32ae2af773e7de82d5c31a89cd4791b4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board will hold a settlement day for April 29 and hopes to resolve 250 or more cases. Court: Exclusive Remedy Sole Recourse For Smack on Buttocks http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d2a4e4aa3c998388ddb29f25b55d7f24k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d2a4e4aa3c998388ddb29f25b55d7f24k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state plaintiff's exclusive remedy will be via the workers' compensation system after a manager hit her with a clipboard. Board Chairman Says No Comp Law Changes Planned for 2008 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4a3edd0da0de4dd23e8d6787b1fc98ceb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4a3edd0da0de4dd23e8d6787b1fc98ceb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workers' Compensation Board Chairman Linda Hamilton said she'll not ask legislators for any changes in the comp system in 2008. State Association Exec Sees No Comp Push in 2008 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=97a0b2fb3fc50417d6886836cef20ba5j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=97a0b2fb3fc50417d6886836cef20ba5j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An Indiana Manufacturers' Association executive advised not to push for comp system changes in the 2008 legislative session. Governor Names Workers´ Comp Board Member http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=m302x07g764435kl15t53nb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=m302x07g764435kl15t53nb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Mitch Daniels named former Medical Protective executive Gerald Ediger to the Workers' Compensation Board. Board Halts EDI Processing Until Thursday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=n291w07k1533237qr26m31b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=n291w07k1533237qr26m31b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board has halted EDI processing until Thursday. Board Posts ´Settlement Day´ Schedules, Materials http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s290a07l1721263ij7g26db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s290a07l1721263ij7g26db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board posted schedules and materials for its Nov. 1-2 proceedings in Valparaiso. Indiana Court Says Stripper Entitled to Comp Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l283s07w1202098mn56i2sR http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l283s07w1202098mn56i2sR Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A stripper who suffered a herniated disc while on stage sufficiently proved her injury was work related, an appellate court decided. Bureau, Agents Offer Experience Rating Course http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=o283j07l1177358uv7q35mb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=o283j07l1177358uv7q35mb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Compensation Rating Bureau and Independent Insurance Agents offer experience rating training Dec. 4. No Credit Going to Negligent Railway Company http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x262o07s1127844op14o18R http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x262o07s1127844op14o18R Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A railroad employer was denied a setoff for a jury's award for negligence that resulted in an employee's accident. Board Sets ´Settlement Day´ for Nov. 1-2 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=j261m07w849566z32y12eeb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=j261m07w849566z32y12eeb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board set a 'settlement day' for Nov. 1-2 in Valparaiso. Board Clarifies Handling of First Report of Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=t220r07g1135527pq45x54b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=t220r07g1135527pq45x54b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board issued a clarification to its policy on first reports of injury. Maintenance Delays EDI Processing until Friday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=o218b07o1328565cd15i9eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=o218b07o1328565cd15i9eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Routine maintenance by the Workers' Compensation Board will delay processing EDI transmissions until Friday. Gallagher Acquires Strategic Health Plans Corp. http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x213f07y1333638ab52s16m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x213f07y1333638ab52s16m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Arthur J. Gallagher acquired an Indiana-based employee benefit consultation and brokerage service company.