Workers' Compensation News
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High Court Vacates Order Terminating Benefits as Unsupported by Evidence | 02/03/2023 | |
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| State: DC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The District of Columbia’s highest court vacated an administrative order terminating an injured worker’s benefits for a back injury, finding the record did not support a conclusion that her condition had changed. ...Read More | |||
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House Unanimously Passes Bill to Maintain PTSD Coverage for First Responders | 02/02/2023 | |
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| State: ID | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Idaho state House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would ensure first responders can continue to receive benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder without an accompanying physical injury past July 1. ...Read More | |||
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High Court Overturns Denial of Relief for Attorney Who Missed Filing Deadline | 01/30/2023 | |
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| State: SC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned a decision by the workers’ compensation commission that denied relief to an attorney who missed a filing deadline because of a calendaring mistake. ...Read More | |||
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High Court Upholds Denial of Authorization for Truck Driver's Surgery | 01/25/2023 | |
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| State: WV | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld a denial of authorization for surgery for an injured truck driver who failed to file any evidence supporting her protest of a claims administrator’s decision. ...Read More | |||
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House Passes Bill Clarifying Comp Limitations for Recreational Activities | 01/25/2023 | |
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| State: MT | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Montana state House of Representatives passed a bill to clarify the exclusion of coverage for injuries sustained during social or recreational activities. ...Read More | |||
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Hearing on Proposed 4% Rate Cut Set for Feb. 3 | 01/18/2023 | |
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| State: MA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts announced that the Division of Insurance is holding a virtual public hearing Feb. 3 on a proposed 4% workers’ compensation rate cut. ...Read More | |||
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High Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Retaliatory Termination Claim | 01/11/2023 | |
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| State: DE | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim of retaliatory termination based on his missed deadlines for challenging the dismissal. ...Read More | |||
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High Court Rejects Paraplegic Attorney's Bid to Increase Compensation Payments | 01/09/2023 | |
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| State: DC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The District of Columbia’s highest court rejected an attorney’s attempt to increase the compensation owed to him for injuries that left him paraplegic. ...Read More | |||
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Hanover Appoints David J. Lovely Chief Claims Officer | 01/09/2023 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. appointed David J. Lovely executive vice president and chief claims officer, making him responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of the company's claims experience. ...Read More | |||
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High Court Upholds Denial of PTD Benefits Under Odd-Lot Doctrine | 01/05/2023 | |
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| State: WY | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for permanent disability benefits under the odd-lot doctrine. Ca...Read More | |||
