Workers' Compensation News
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Injured Worker Not Compelled to Arbitrate without Proof of Consent
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05/13/2013
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Other
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An employer that opted out of Texas' voluntary workers' compensation system and purchased an alternative injury benefit plan cannot compel an injured worker to participate in binding arbitration over her claim because it did not produce a signed copy of the arbitration agreement, a split pan...Read More
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IWCC: Fee Schedule Page under Repair
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05/13/2013
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State: IL | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission announced that it was having technical difficulties with its fee schedule web page that was preventing some users from being able to select a region.The commission stated that it was busy repairing the page on Friday. "If you ...Read More
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Industrial Commission Adopts New Procedure Rules
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05/10/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: ID | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Idaho Industrial Commission on Wednesday adopted Judicial Rules of Practice and Procedure that create a new process for requesting a change of physician, reduce the turnaround for responding to a complaint and allow testimony based on depositions conducted after a hearing.The rules, ...Read More
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Intentional Tort Suit Barred by Exclusive Remedy Defense
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05/10/2013
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State: LA | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The exclusive remedy defense barred an intentional tort suit filed by two bus drivers, a Louisiana appellate court ruled. Case: Guillory v. City of Lake Charles, No. 13-9, 5/8/13, published. Facts: Louis Guillory and Dianna Simien worked as bus drivers for the City of Lake Ch...Read More
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Injured Worker's Breach-of-Contract Claim Was Time-Barred
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05/09/2013
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: MD | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Maryland's Workers' Compensation Act extends the time period for a worker to file a tort claim based on the accident which caused her work-related injury, but it does not extend the time for a worker to file a claim based on a breach of contract. Case: Y...Read More
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Industrial Commission Holding Claims Seminar
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05/07/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Arizona Industrial Commission is hosting a two-day training seminar that will explore all aspects of the claims handling, as well as the effect of new legislation and recent court decisions.The first day of the seminar will feature educational workshops conducted by Industrial Commis...Read More
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IWIF Offers Discounts and Group Dividends for Schools and Libraries
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05/03/2013
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State: MD | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Injured Workers' Insurance Fund said on Thursday it has launched a Schools Program that provides discounted workers' compensation insurance rates and group dividends to qualified primary and secondary schools and colleges, as well as educational libraries and archives.The Mar...Read More
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Investment, Underwriting Results Lift White Mountains' Q1 Profits
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05/01/2013
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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White Mountains Insurance Group reported first-quarter net income of $120 million, compared to $94 million in the first quarter of 2012.OneBeacon, a subsidiary of the Bermuda-based White Mountains, posted a combined ratio of 88% for the quarter, compared to 89% last year. OneBeacon&rsquo...Read More
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ICW Group, Sistemas Medicos Nacionales Form Partnership
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04/22/2013
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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ICW Group Insurance Cos. is partnering with Sistemas Medicos Nacionales, S.A. de C.V. to offer workers’ compensation medical treatment to Southern California employees.Sistemas Medicos operates HMO programs in Northern Mexico, and was the first Mexican company to be licensed as a h...Read More
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Interest Groups Protesting Patrick Plan to Tax Awards
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04/18/2013
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State: MA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefThe Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Advisory Council and the state Bar Association are calling on Gov. Deval Patrick to abandon a plan that would apply the state's personal ...Read More
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