Workers' Compensation News
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Worker's Lack of Motivation to Find Employment Doesn't Preclude Wage-Loss Award
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09/19/2019
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State: AR | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a wage-loss disability award to an injured worker, finding his decision to retire on the day he was cleared to return to work and his lack of motivation to find new employment did not mean his injury did not adversely affect his ability to earn a liv...Read More
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WCIRB Releases 2nd Quarter Experience Report
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09/18/2019
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Written premium in California is on pace to decline for the third consecutive year, average charged rates for 2019 were 10% lower than in 2018, and claims are closing at a rate not seen in 30 years, according to the latest quarterly experience from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating...Read More
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Worker's Procedural Flub Divests Court of Jurisdiction
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09/18/2019
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State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
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The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s failure to provide his employer with timely notice of petition for judicial review deprived the trial court of jurisdiction over his claim.
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Work Comp Industry Tries to Get Ahead of Concussions
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09/17/2019
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A dramatic increase in the number of employee concussions is catching the attention of the workers’ comp industry, prompting some to act in response to the trend.
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Worker Must File Timely Claim With Division
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09/16/2019
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State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker needs to file a timely claim with the Division of Workers' Compensation, even if his employer has filed a report of injury.
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