Workers' Compensation News
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High Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request for One-Time Appointment | 02/16/2023 | |
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| State: WV | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for authorization for an appointment with a doctor who had previously treated his foot injury. ...Read More | |||
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House, Senate Pass Comp Bills | 02/06/2023 | |
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| State: VA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Lawmakers in Virginia moved four bills expanding presumptions for first responders and requiring that workers’ compensation cover their claims for anxiety and depression. ...Read More | |||
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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 | |||
