Workers' Compensation News
Attorney's Undisclosed Conversations With Doctors Lead to Denial of Widow's Claim | 06/11/2021 | ||
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A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a widow’s claim for benefits because her witnesses' testimony was tainted by undisclosed communications with her attorney. ...Read More | |||
Attorneys Indicted for Alleged Referral Scheme | 06/01/2021 | ||
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An attorney in Southern California launched an advertising campaign using the name of a nationally recognized law firm to solicit workers’ compensation patients who were then used as part of an illegal referral scheme, according to the Orange County grand jury. ...Read More | |||
Assembly Passes Firefighter TD Boost, MPN Study Measures | 06/01/2021 | ||
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The California Assembly on Thursday approved bills that would increase temporary disability payments for state firefighters and require a study of issues relating to medical provider networks. ...Read More | |||
Assaulted Restaurant Worker Can Proceed With Personal Injury Claims | 06/01/2021 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a restaurant worker was entitled to proceed with his claim for damages for injuries he allegedly sustained when he was assaulted at work. ...Read More | |||
ATF Medical Taps Renee Espiritu as Manager of Catastrophic Care | 05/25/2021 | ||
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Reneé Espiritu joined medical equipment and adaptive housing solutions provider ATF Medical as manager of catastrophic care. ...Read More | |||
Assembly Passes Bill That Would Create Obligation to Rehire Workers at MMI | 05/24/2021 | ||
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Some New Jersey businesses would be required to provide a hiring preference to injured workers who have reached maximum medical improvement and can’t perform their old jobs but could perform essential duties of other vacant positions, under a bill unanimously approved by the Assembly. ...Read More | |||
American Equity Underwriters Inc. Names Adele S. Hapworth CEO | 05/20/2021 | ||
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The American Equity Underwriters Inc. announced that Adele S. Hapworth will succeed Michael L. Lapeyrouse as the company's chief executive officer, effective June 1. ...Read More | |||
Ametros Announces New Member of Medical Advisory Council | 05/14/2021 | ||
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Medical fund management and administration company Ametros has named Dr. Kenji Saito to its Medical Advisory Council, the company ...Read More | |||
Annual Comp Conference Scheduled for October | 05/11/2021 | ||
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The 26th annual North Carolina Workers' Compensation Educational Conference will be held Oct. 6-8 at the Raleigh Convention Center and might include a remote attendance option, depending on conditions and interest. ...Read More | |||
Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Review of WCIRB Website | 05/10/2021 | ||
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The California Assembly unanimously approved a measure that would require the insurance commissioner to regularly review the website of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau. ...Read More | |||