Worker's Compensation Top Wyoming News Stories Top Wyoming Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:05 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Legislature Mulling Mental Injury Coverage Next Year http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5e17e11e9aa36feb110b369a625066ccc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5e17e11e9aa36feb110b369a625066ccc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT There is bipartisan support in the state for allowing workers' compensation coverage of mental injury when there is no corresponding physical injury. Commission Bars Claimant From Hearing, but Still Gets Reversed http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=77dbce16cb3d89d8e1b07d9f7d2a7841k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=77dbce16cb3d89d8e1b07d9f7d2a7841k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Medical Commission did not violate the Public Meetings Act by barring the public from attending, but was still reversed by the state's high court. Wyo. High Court: ´Odd-Lot Doctrine´ Entitled Coal Miner to Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=86e4708277f0e6a6e2b161b18269d1ddj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=86e4708277f0e6a6e2b161b18269d1ddj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court reversed a decision to deny PD benefits, saying the lower courts failed to invoke the 'odd-lot doctrine.' Court: Smoke Inhalation Death Compensable Because of Paraplegia http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f041a457cc2886e614a6de68f7a1972ak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f041a457cc2886e614a6de68f7a1972ak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that a smoke inhalation death was causally related to the victim's work-related paraplegia. Wyo. Worker Fails to Prove Causal Link to Staph Infection http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a94ad84583af748a0d0d7d1aac9cf72dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a94ad84583af748a0d0d7d1aac9cf72dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A worker failed to provide sufficient evidence linking his staph infection to a work-related knee injury, according to the state Supreme Court. Wyo. High Court Affirms $9.5-Million Negligence Award For Miner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ba561b52a124737a3e358b1b9b9bc067k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ba561b52a124737a3e358b1b9b9bc067k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court affirmed a $9.5-million negligence award for a coal miner who was crushed by a bouncing boulder. Wyo. High Court: Carriers Can´t Consider Spouse´s Income in PTD http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c7dacbd5d208252c4f6305fb0c568210k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c7dacbd5d208252c4f6305fb0c568210k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that the courts cannot consider a spouse's salary when determining permanent total disability benefits. Wyoming Joint Committee Begins Two-Day Session in Casper http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=338f51b8d8c22494436b5f5f7c03aebfc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=338f51b8d8c22494436b5f5f7c03aebfc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State's Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee began a two-day hearing on workers' compensation in Casper. Wyoming Department of Employment Seminars http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b6a21ba9c53c223a3d53458a7386bf2c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b6a21ba9c53c223a3d53458a7386bf2c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Wyoming's Department of Employment will offer an employers seminar on June 3 in Casper. Wyoming Legislature to Study Workers' Compensation Issues http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c46e66adca717a78d2f583acbc8989ddc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c46e66adca717a78d2f583acbc8989ddc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Legislature's joint Labor and Health committee will look at benefit calculations and co-employee tort immunity. Wyoming Will Study Workers' Compensation Surplus http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4972179da0a8f34ffec719627e9b3901c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4972179da0a8f34ffec719627e9b3901c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A joint committee will look at the nearly $1 billion surplus to see if higher rebates or increased benefits are called for. Wyoming Committee Looking At Benefits Increase http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b5994b0137ec0b5b3fe96855cd7f2b29c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b5994b0137ec0b5b3fe96855cd7f2b29c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee will review the state's workers' compensation benefits system. Wyoming Announces 2008 Safety Awards Conference http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c59c39e7e7621ab4fbb353bef58fe127k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c59c39e7e7621ab4fbb353bef58fe127k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Wyoming Department of Employment announced that it will host the 2008 Safety Awards Conference on April 23. Wyo. Advocates Want Surplus Invested in Benefit Increase http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3e4cbe8720026f579da6b092aec35626j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3e4cbe8720026f579da6b092aec35626j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Injured worker advocates said state officials should spend surplus funds on a benefit increase instead of on premium credits to employers. Workplace ATV Deaths a Growing Concern in Wyoming http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=507e5967463eafc41465872a3a2bb877z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=507e5967463eafc41465872a3a2bb877z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Three workers were killed while operating all-terrain vehicles in the state this year, according to an Employment Department newsletter. Wyo. Easing Entry to Drug-Free Workplace Program http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b242a07y1307887bc54v0sj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b242a07y1307887bc54v0sj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Safety Division proposed regulations to make it easier for employers to participate in its drug-free workplace program. Working Against Doc´s Advice Must Be Addressed http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=y218j07r1529747wx12b24c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=y218j07r1529747wx12b24c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant didn't meet his burden without an assessment of the impact working against medical advice had on the injury, the Wyo. high court ruled. Wyo. Justices: Med. Commission Can Decide Legal Issues http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=k194t07p1228679no39l28c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=k194t07p1228679no39l28c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT If the primary issue in the case is medical, the Medical Commission has the authority to decide legal issues also, the Wyo. Supreme Court ruled. Division Web Site Set for Maintenance Monday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=y179q07o1752236tu19u29b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=y179q07o1752236tu19u29b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Safety and Compensation Division reported some links may be unavailable Monday afternoon. Justices Further Define ´Vehicle of Employer´ http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r151s07g1578916st39r16c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r151s07g1578916st39r16c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed Berg's limited scope of employer liability in the going and coming rule.