Worker's Compensation Top Pennsylvania News Stories Top Pennsylvania Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Court Refuses to Order BWC to Examine Medical Fee Dispute http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be7deccf301c69f603ed0f101267435bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be7deccf301c69f603ed0f101267435bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court refused to order the Bureau of Workers' Compensation to review a medical fee dispute. Employer Collaterally Estopped From Re-litigating Drug Test http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=934a6f461b50717ed38c6ec8539438eek http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=934a6f461b50717ed38c6ec8539438eek Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court ruled that an employer cannot re-litigate the issue of whether a drug test precludes a claimant from benefits. Claimant Proved Carpal Tunnel Injury Recurred http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=983bf5103d85ed24b3d175015d6fc1abk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=983bf5103d85ed24b3d175015d6fc1abk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court concluded that a claimant's carpal tunnel injury recurred after the termination of her benefits and granted reinstatement. Pa. Bar Schedules Work Comp Meeting http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e3fe691b90a1c4acac5a740baf6e0c9m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e3fe691b90a1c4acac5a740baf6e0c9m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association will hold a two-day meeting on Sept. 18-19. Court Addresses Traveling Employee Rule With Multiple Employers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a0ec81f9960a2e461a9a5a308bae3ae2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a0ec81f9960a2e461a9a5a308bae3ae2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court ruled that a traveling employee with multiple employers was entitled to benefits, in a reversal of a WCAB decision. Pa. Townships Reach Deal on Funding Workers´ Compensation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a5f69607e65969c23336c43e79ffc1em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a5f69607e65969c23336c43e79ffc1em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Neighboring state townships have agreed to share the tab for providing firefighters with work comp. Penn. Court ´Troubled´ By Rater´s Failure to Consider MMI http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ed3e34b2dd81707dfcf92e149c13cceak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ed3e34b2dd81707dfcf92e149c13cceak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A physician who gave a claimant a 20% rating erred by failing to consider whether the claimant had reached maximum medical improvement, a court ruled. MedRisk Scientific Advisory Board Meets in Pa. http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=167b0cf6724a42ffe5b184531b520551j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=167b0cf6724a42ffe5b184531b520551j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MedRisk's scientific advisory board meets in September at the company's King of Prussia headquarters. Contractor, OSHA Approve Partnership for New Pittsburgh Arena http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6557ca01f71b866a2f65e322a804bf1ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6557ca01f71b866a2f65e322a804bf1ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and P.J. Dick/Hunt JV announced a safety partnership construction of a $290 million multipurpose arena in Pittsburgh. Pa. Insurance Department Details Enforcement Actions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6315ae7d7ff9d91009533ee3b91d5bc4m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6315ae7d7ff9d91009533ee3b91d5bc4m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Insurance Department said it concluded 35 enforcement actions and 17 market conduct exams during the second quarter of 2008. Penn. Court Affirms Award for Worker With Hearing Loss http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=00d4ec215727996501a8dc0e3fe1ec9ck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=00d4ec215727996501a8dc0e3fe1ec9ck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court affirmed an award for a claimant with hearing loss after determining that he filed a timely claim after learning of his injury. Claimant Fails to Prove Condition Worsened, Court Denies PTD http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=55f901bfa1bf9a59cbe0bded1e1a4e2ek http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=55f901bfa1bf9a59cbe0bded1e1a4e2ek Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Commonwealth Court ruled that a claimant failed to prove that his condition worsened and denied his permanent total disability request. Court Changes Date of Disability Because of Lack of Medical Evidence http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ef143c65122f2d5d84813f0b27a7c2c8k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ef143c65122f2d5d84813f0b27a7c2c8k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Commonwealth Court modified a claimant's date of injury after concluding that she failed to provide sufficient medical evidence. Court: Lack of Compensable Injury Precludes Worker From Annuity http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=298e35fec240d5ea5ff4b7b4feb587a5k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=298e35fec240d5ea5ff4b7b4feb587a5k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court denied a worker's request for a service-connected disability annuity because her injury is not work-related. Appellate Court Rules WCAB Had it Right the First Time http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=115b681e1230077e23023f6e9b869b9dj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=115b681e1230077e23023f6e9b869b9dj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court found that the WCAB erred when it reversed itself and denied a firefighter's presumption claim for occupational disease. OSHA Issues 54 Citations, $159,000 in Fines to Philadelphia Firm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=032292ada10ee9b3d94f7faa01c4321fb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=032292ada10ee9b3d94f7faa01c4321fb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 54 citations and $159,000 in fines to MJ Associates for alleged violations such as failure to inspect and maintain cranes and conveyors. Amputee Entitled to Total PD Even Though He Continues to Work http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=155f998b922a9646b726dd8352c82171k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=155f998b922a9646b726dd8352c82171k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An employer unsuccessfully challenged a ruling granting permanent total disability benefits to a severely injured man who is still able to work. Defense´s Expert Did Not Admit Causal-Relationship, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1bf3f5bdeef2a76c48ddab0f612f77d7k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1bf3f5bdeef2a76c48ddab0f612f77d7k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Commonwealth Court ruled that an employer's medical expert did not testify that an injury was work-related, despite arguments to the contrary. County Expects Return of $124,011 Allegedly Stolen by Comp Manager http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d7bfbce9879ba192141139bff2a856cj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d7bfbce9879ba192141139bff2a856cj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lackawanna County officials expect return of $124,011 that was allegedly embezzled by the manager of the county's workers' comp fund. Pa. Court Remands for WCJ to Consider Lewis Decision http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=949cbc1d3950d17fd0a5a33a744030d0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=949cbc1d3950d17fd0a5a33a744030d0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court remanded a termination of benefits dispute back to a judge for determinations about whether a claimant's condition improved.