Worker's Compensation Top Montana News Stories Top Montana 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 Minister Job Didn´t Aggravate Knee Injury, High Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=45c1e5641ce8c501a8d225fecc3e8364k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=45c1e5641ce8c501a8d225fecc3e8364k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court determined a minister's last injurious exposure to an occupational disease was during his previous job as an electrician. Transportation Leads Montana in Workplace Fatalities http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=496f18ed92088f693d6d51de1b4f975ac http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=496f18ed92088f693d6d51de1b4f975ac Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Transportation was the leading industry for workplace fatalities in the state last year, with 68.5% of the total. MSF Reminds Employers to Get Certificate http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cf15dd782996bd10876e501f3216f388c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cf15dd782996bd10876e501f3216f388c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Montana State Fund is reminding employers hiring they are required to have an IC exemption certificate or proof of workers' compensation insurance. Court: Montana Claimant Tolled Limitations By Trying to Work http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b60d106b109b32fb98533ce2234efb7k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b60d106b109b32fb98533ce2234efb7k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A court ruled that a claimant tolled the statute of limitations for his injury claim by not filing a claim until he could no longer work. Mt. Court Grants State Fund´s Motion for Summary Judgment http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=553690b2689ec096bd65e87a872f94b6k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=553690b2689ec096bd65e87a872f94b6k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A workers' compensation court ruled that the State Fund is entitled to summary judgment because the claimant did not file a timely response. Labor-Management Advisory Council Meets July 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=170d8aafdd30f9e88455dd96561c8455c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=170d8aafdd30f9e88455dd96561c8455c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Labor-Management Advisory Council will meet July 1 to continue its discussion of legislative priorities in workers' compensation. Judge Rules Part-Time Job Constitutes Regular Employment http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=059e7822c3d93ac35f9d0ba3df6fa57ak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=059e7822c3d93ac35f9d0ba3df6fa57ak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Workers' Compensation Court judge ruled that a 25-hour-per-week job constitutes 'regular employment' under the permanent total disability statute. MSF Recruting Jackass-Style Videos for Safety Campaign http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=73e53735294ed4a428271488bda61d27c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=73e53735294ed4a428271488bda61d27c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Montana State Fund has encouraged teens and young adults to post Jackass-style videos on its new website to encourage workplace safety. Montana State Fund Summer Seminar Series http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41955acca3a0d104b80444829354de93c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41955acca3a0d104b80444829354de93c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Montana State Fund will hold a series of seminars around the state between June 3 and June 24. Postal Clerk Gets One Year For False Statements in Back Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cac1e1e38d712029ff1b3ce142df169fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cac1e1e38d712029ff1b3ce142df169fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A postal worker will serve one year in prison and pay $37,462 in restitution after being caught lying about her abilities while out on a back claim. Montana Judge Disagrees With Copying Fee of 53 Cents Per Page http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b374675d97eea25d8a4200e406faf702k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b374675d97eea25d8a4200e406faf702k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state judge ruled that insurers may only charge 'the prevailing cost of copies in the community' for claims copies. Montana State Fund Reducing Rates 3% http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b3e9de7949a0adf8369984999741bf62j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b3e9de7949a0adf8369984999741bf62j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Montana State Fund announced a 3% rate reduction, effective on July 1. Worker Fails to Collect Full Auto Coverage for Work Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6d1b08f909f410d29a0d5f6b327c7fc7k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6d1b08f909f410d29a0d5f6b327c7fc7k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court denied a worker's attempt to collect the full medical coverage under his auto policies after a work-related injury. Montana Court Grants Worker Tort Ability For 1960s Asbestos Injuries http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=16d93a305cb1eed7ea63e0b1b7d553dck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=16d93a305cb1eed7ea63e0b1b7d553dck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A worker with asbestos-related lung disease may sue his former employer for injuries suffered in the 1950s and 1960s, the state high court ruled. Court Agrees First Employer Must Pay for Surgery After Second Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3c4973840f2903587a092f3f5487c52fk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3c4973840f2903587a092f3f5487c52fk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that a second injury was causally related to the first, and ordered the first employer to pay for surgery and benefits. Former Postal Clerk Faces Federal Fraud Charges in Montana http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de6ab551510f9d3a2a5813243b532427j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de6ab551510f9d3a2a5813243b532427j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The U.S. Attorney charged a former postal clerk who collected disability payments for more than 20 years with fraud. Montana Auditor Named to Chair NAIC Market Conduct Committee http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3295628ea69a6559aa352eac7c757bb2c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3295628ea69a6559aa352eac7c757bb2c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State Auditor John Morrison will investigate marketplace behavior on NAIC's Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs Committee. Hub Buys Flynn Insurance Agency in Montana http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c1b4103efd76a6094d3e0ce966b13818j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c1b4103efd76a6094d3e0ce966b13818j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Hub International bought Flynn Insurance Agency, expanding its Mountain States division with three new offices. Judge Denies Review After Carrier 'Capriciously' Ceases TTD Benefit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f749c73e32ad562a353588eb57e4682k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f749c73e32ad562a353588eb57e4682k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A workers' compensation court denied a carrier's petition for review and determined that it had 'capriciously' ceased the claimant's TTD benefits. Montana Labor-Management Discuss Regulation Proposal http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2a106e5dc446a8c68b589efbb5349876j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2a106e5dc446a8c68b589efbb5349876j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state's labor-management advisory committee will discuss a proposal to require licenses for WC claims examiners during a meeting today.