Worker's Compensation Top Kentucky News Stories Top Kentucky 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 Kentucky Chamber to Host Workers´ Compensation Seminar http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=304e9b81fcf5250c8fd47cf14cdbc354w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=304e9b81fcf5250c8fd47cf14cdbc354w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Chamber of Commerce will host a workers' compensation seminar in Lexington on Sept. 23. Ky. Approves 5.1% Drop in Loss Costs in Third Consecutive Cut http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b4ef1a0b1efbfd5dc89697cca9837f33m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b4ef1a0b1efbfd5dc89697cca9837f33m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Coal mine safety records played a role in cutting the state's average loss costs by another 5.1%, the third decline in three years. Ky. Implements POC 2.1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b6ba504f8ab3c97ace2d9f2d7c73a4b2m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b6ba504f8ab3c97ace2d9f2d7c73a4b2m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Workers' Claims will implement IIABC's Release 2.1 for proof of coverage on Sept. 2. High Court Rules Profit-Sharing Bonuses Aren´t Wages http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1b1e6ff847ffbf1d47d3bc2c62eea342k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1b1e6ff847ffbf1d47d3bc2c62eea342k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Profit-sharing bonuses should not be included in average weekly wage calculations, the state Supreme Court ruled. Ky. Supreme Court: Judge Didn´t Err By Considering Original Record http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db8ef85707d5307a999ed17c3caadb98k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db8ef85707d5307a999ed17c3caadb98k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The high court ruled that an administrative law judge did not err by considering evidence from the original record in a reopened claim. Judges Can Opt to Give Greater Weight to Examiners, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aed19e3b805abd68eab87c50b1069abbk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aed19e3b805abd68eab87c50b1069abbk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workers' compensation law does not require judges to give greater weight to treating physicians over independent examiners, the high court ruled. Erroneous Form Precludes Carrier´s Statute of Limitations Defense http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b67f699a9620f119447ccc620d08cd1ck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b67f699a9620f119447ccc620d08cd1ck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that a carrier's failure to file a termination of benefits precludes its statute of limitations defense. Ky. Roofer Charged with Fake Certificates http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ce4a3a8b9ce3d97c79326a3aab1a5325m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ce4a3a8b9ce3d97c79326a3aab1a5325m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The owner of a Georgetown roofing company has been charged with presenting fake work comp certificates to potential clients. Ky. Court: Logging Is Not Exempt Agricultural Work http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b38200d91f2ddbfe67a4eb362d5e0ab4k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b38200d91f2ddbfe67a4eb362d5e0ab4k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals ruled that logging is not exempt agricultural work, so an injured logger is entitled to workers' comp benefits. Claimant Unable to Return to Work Wins Enhanced Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=59ccde7a2083118b37094e1b789a8252k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=59ccde7a2083118b37094e1b789a8252k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant who is unable to return to her prior job is entitled to enhanced benefits, an appellate court ruled. Ky. Mom Pleads Guilty to Social Worker Murder http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6ac768904c3887f509ff23fd83a4f3b3m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6ac768904c3887f509ff23fd83a4f3b3m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The woman accused of killing a state social worker who became the namesake for state reforms has pleaded guilty to the 2006 slaying. Kentucky Counties Pushing for Bigger Cut of Premium Taxes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=66cdef06473a68415ecb1e87ded6f4f9m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=66cdef06473a68415ecb1e87ded6f4f9m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Franklin County has filed federal lawsuits against insurers to collect on premium taxes it said were allocated to the wrong cities and counties. Color Guard Instructor Wins Benefits Despite Verbal Contract http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9a2e44b104ddab351791228fd70620fak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9a2e44b104ddab351791228fd70620fak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A color guard instructor won benefits despite only having a verbal contract at the time of his injury, the Court of Appeals ruled. Court Affirms PTD Ruling for Man With Psychiatric, Physical Impairments http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f909819e7c0d71b6d7f969e97f14c641k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f909819e7c0d71b6d7f969e97f14c641k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals ruled that a man with severe psychiatric impairment and physical limitations is permanently and totally disabled. Kentucky Woman Charged with Exaggerating Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9fb7b5c8d262a3590235d59ef620efcdm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9fb7b5c8d262a3590235d59ef620efcdm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Whitley City woman has been charged with exaggerating her injuries to boost workers' compensation benefits. Court Denies 70-year-old Man´s Claim Because of Pre-Existing Condition http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cfc17fb1fea2bd837386dce0712eec22k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cfc17fb1fea2bd837386dce0712eec22k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court affirmed the denial of a 70-year-old man's claim after determining he had a pre-existing condition. ASSE Awards Scholarships to 3 Murray State Students http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9ceb583692482563abba1dae1e723dcj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d9ceb583692482563abba1dae1e723dcj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The ASSE Middle Tennessee chapter awarded three Murray State University occupational-safety students $2,000 scholarships. Ky. Agent Pleads to Pocketing Premiums http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=931b59f3ef9c645ea0f51660abf1dd26m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=931b59f3ef9c645ea0f51660abf1dd26m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Pulaski County insurance agent charged with pocketing more than $17,000 in premiums last December has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud. Ky. Court Remands For ALJ´s Medical Benefits Findings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46edc3535f7320928f8e8e93733db7bek http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46edc3535f7320928f8e8e93733db7bek Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court remanded a decision back to an administrative law judge for more findings about future medical benefits. Employer Pleaded Guilty to Defrauding Carrier http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02c51e095d1d2c1f91e4159b97f12ba7j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02c51e095d1d2c1f91e4159b97f12ba7j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The owner of a logging business pleaded guilty to giving false information to his carrier to save on workers' comp costs.