Workers' Compensation News
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Worker's Inadequate Briefing Results in Forfeiture of Challenge | 08/27/2019 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Texas appellate court ruled that a self-represented worker forfeited her challenge to a trial judge’s exclusion of her evidence by failing to adequately brief the issue. ...Read More | |||
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Warehouseman Wasn't Provided Safe Space to Work | 08/26/2019 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Texas appellate court upheld a verdict in favor of an injured warehouseman on his claim that he had not been provided a safe environment at work. ...Read More | |||
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Work Comp Industry Wary of Potential Wildfire Impacts | 08/23/2019 | |
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| By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter) | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| While this year’s wildfire season has gotten off to a slow start in California and other parts of the West, the situation could soon change — and businesses are being warned about potential impacts to workers. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Struck by Train Fails to Prove Psychological Injury | 08/23/2019 | |
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| State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker who was struck by a train failed to prove he suffered a psychological injury in addition to physical injuries. ...Read More | |||
| WCIRB Files for 5.4% Rate Cut | 08/22/2019 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau filed with the California Department of Insurance its recommendation for a 5.4% reduction in the advisory pure premium rate. ...Read More | |||
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With Mounting Number of Injuries, Fire Department Hires Wellness Program | 08/22/2019 | |
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| State: CT | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| After 61 injuries to firefighters in the last two years, the city of Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking professional help. The Norwalk Common Coun...Read More | |||
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Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes New Attorney | 08/22/2019 | |
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| State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Medical | |||
| Philadelphia claimants’ firm Willig, Williams & Davidson announced Kurt Kwak joined its workers’ compensation group. ...Read More | |||
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Worker Doesn't Have Viable Claim Against Contractor | 08/21/2019 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker failed to state a viable claim against an independent contractor for failing to provide him with a safe work environment. ...Read More | |||
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WCAB Formally Proposes Changes to Practice Rules | 08/19/2019 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board formally proposed changes to its Rules of Practice and Procedure on Friday, a little more than a month after the closing of the period to comment on draft rules posted to an online forum. ...Read More | |||
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WCRI to Discuss Opioid Trends During Webinar | 08/16/2019 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Workers Compensation Research Institute is hosting a webinar on Sept. 12 to discuss findings of a recent study on opioid prescribing to injured workers in 27 states. ...Read More | |||
