Worker's Compensation Top Virginia News Stories Top Virginia 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 Virginia Switching Computer Systems http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0806d24afde8590985156ce82882c554m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0806d24afde8590985156ce82882c554m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Virginia Bureau of Insurance said it is switching to a web-based computer system, effective Sept. 16. Virginia Posts Final Manual for EDI Conversion http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=56c86ca43a2f1a57af6fe6ca5dd9f6dbm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=56c86ca43a2f1a57af6fe6ca5dd9f6dbm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission has posted the final implementation manual in its two-year effort to convert the system to electronic filing. Va. Attorney Pleads Guilty to $3.5 Million Settlement Scheme http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7159a18dc751c892dec9a1e1eb227fcak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7159a18dc751c892dec9a1e1eb227fcak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An attorney pleaded guilty to federal charges alleging that he bilked his clients out of $3.5 million by settling their cases without telling them. Virginia Considers 1.4% Drop in Loss Costs http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=09dde05cb04390351e3104f9fe7e91f1m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=09dde05cb04390351e3104f9fe7e91f1m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI has recommended an average 1.4% loss-decrease in 2009, reversing last year's increase. Virginia Updates EDI Conversion http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5cd69d9c974de9b9d443749d291bdc39m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5cd69d9c974de9b9d443749d291bdc39m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission has updated the implementation guide and related materials for EDI filings. James River Appoints New President/CEO http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1a600c4dea4493c79bff9504389d7c78j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1a600c4dea4493c79bff9504389d7c78j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT James River appointed Joseph Morris of Philadelphia Contributionship as its president/chief executive officer. Johnson & Strachan Brokerage Hires Sales Executive http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c911a25533c98eca82500ccc08e01f2dj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c911a25533c98eca82500ccc08e01f2dj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Johnson & Strachan brokerage hired a former USI producer as a property and casualty sales executive. Claimant Misconduct Defense Fails Without Proper Notice http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a356aa67f119ae31c11812f72423870dj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a356aa67f119ae31c11812f72423870dj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An employer cannot assert a defense that a claimant intentionally caused his own injury without giving proper notice, the appellate court ruled. Pastor Faces 310 Years in Prison for Comp Fraud and Tax Evasion http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=294cdcbe874f288b4cb9510134deea99j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=294cdcbe874f288b4cb9510134deea99j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Baptist pastor faces 310 years in prison after pleading guilty to felonies in a workers' compensation and tax fraud case. Tennessee Trucker Charged with Collecting 500 Weeks of Comp http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6ea00115e80f1563c39d01d9c9fcb236m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6ea00115e80f1563c39d01d9c9fcb236m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State police arrested a Tennessee trucker at a Kentucky prison for collecting 500 weeks of workers' compensation benefits. Virginia Schedules CLE on Best Practices http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3ff17ba1c12684187d9afaf4f78966d7m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3ff17ba1c12684187d9afaf4f78966d7m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) has scheduled two CLE sessions on best practices for work comp attorneys. Virginia's High Court Reduces Award for Officer's Widow http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=14a19aa127da45ce41cc430372b942b2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=14a19aa127da45ce41cc430372b942b2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court reduced an award from $75,000 to $25,000 in a case pertaining to an officer's on-the-job heart attack. Virginia Ponders New Processing Rule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fd6602f8204a08a6a5368a8516800d0dm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fd6602f8204a08a6a5368a8516800d0dm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission announced it is considering drafting new regulations covering awards in non-disputed cases. Subdivision Becomes Statutory Employer in Rain Gutter Case http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f7cb2489ab474efddf5c3fedfe444a9bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f7cb2489ab474efddf5c3fedfe444a9bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that a subdivision was the statutory employer when a subcontracted worker fell from a ladder while cleaning rain gutters. Worker Wins Benefits Despite Inability to Remember Fall http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=55e07567e4a82285c7d9c5843235c93dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=55e07567e4a82285c7d9c5843235c93dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant's injury merits benefits even though he does not remember the specific injury, an appellate court ruled. Virginia Carve-Out Bill Dead for the Session http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3cf8cf9fd07cc899c54245765f9afa91m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3cf8cf9fd07cc899c54245765f9afa91m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT House Republicans defeated a bid by the AFL-CIO to mirror an alternative dispute resolution program used for union construction injuries in Maryland. Va. Republicans Push Carve-Out Bill toward Defeat in the House http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fd7b5e38112277bb37434a475f083cb0m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fd7b5e38112277bb37434a475f083cb0m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT House Republicans are expected to defeat a carve-out bill that right-to-work advocates said gives unions an edge. Virginia Doc Pleads Guilty to Medicaid/Medicare Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=468abe8c4a14abd23e42ad9f4d37c31dm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=468abe8c4a14abd23e42ad9f4d37c31dm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Dublin doctor who ran a pain management clinic pleaded guilty to federal charges alleging she billed for services never performed. Virginia Dismisses Three Tenn. Claims in ROA Case http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e4bc60557011f8bdd6a910f1caca4098m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e4bc60557011f8bdd6a910f1caca4098m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The State Corporation Commission dismissed claims by three risk-retention groups caught in the 2003 collapse of Reciprocal of America. A Virginia Court Denied a Roommate's Death Benefit Request http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4292792a724f02e0dc7d30cbce137ddbk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4292792a724f02e0dc7d30cbce137ddbk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant failed to provide medical proof of his fibromyalgia in his unsuccessful attempt to claim a death benefit for his roommate's death.