Workers' Compensation News
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Injured Worker's Malpractice Claim against Ex-Attorney Was Time-Barred
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09/16/2015
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Source: WorkCompCentral
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State: SC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a worker's malpractice claim against his former attorney was barred by the North Carolina statute of limitations for malpractice claims.
Case: Rogers v. Lee, No. 5348, 09/02/2015, published.
Facts: Mark A. Malloy sustained injurie...Read More
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ICA Issues Warning on Employment Offers
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09/15/2015
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Industrial Commission of Arizona said it did not authorize the use of its name or its official seal on letters circulating throughout the state that purport to be offers of employment.
One person who contacted the commission after receiving such a letter said he was asked to sign the ...Read More
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Investment House Buys Sarasota-Based PEO
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09/11/2015
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State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Tenex Capital Management has acquired Progressive Employer Management Co., a professional employer organization headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.
Tenex said it bought PEMCO in large part because of the growth potential for the company, which is led by Chief Executive Officer Clint Burge...Read More
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Insurance Agent Accused of Pocketing Premiums
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09/11/2015
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State: NC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A North Carolina insurance agent representing Cayman Islands-based United Insurance Company was arrested last week for pocketing premiums designated for U...Read More
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IME Selection Committee Appointments on Council's Agenda
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09/09/2015
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State: NM | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The New Mexico Workers' Compensation Advisory Council will discuss the appointment of members to fill vacancies on the Independent Medical Examiner Selection Committee and a draft of proposed council by-laws during a meeting in Albuquerque on Sept. 14.
According to minutes of the coun...Read More
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IAIABC Return-to-Work Paper 2 Years in Making
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09/04/2015
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A committee of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions wants injured workers quickly back on the job and its members are making it their mission.
The IAIABC’s Disability Management and Return to Work Committee talked about the progress of a paper ...Read More
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IWCC Chairwoman Speaking at Self-Insurers' Conference
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09/04/2015
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State: IL | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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An "update from Springfield" by Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Chairwoman Joan Fratianni is scheduled during the Illinois Self-Insurers' Association's annual meeting in Chicago Sept. 23-24.
The event starts with a golf outing at noon Wednesday, Sept. 23, a...Read More
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ICA to Host Training Webinar for Claims Handlers
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08/31/2015
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Industrial Commission of Arizona will host a series of webinars teaching out-of-state claims managers how to handle Arizona claims from October to December.
The webinar sessions will cover all aspects of handling a workers' compensation claim in Arizona, according to Industri...Read More
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ICA Shortens Time for Injured Workers to Supplement Wage Info
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08/25/2015
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State: AZ | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Arizona's Industrial Commission on Monday reduced to 10 from 30 days the time an injured worker has to provide additional wage information.
Before determining an injured worker's average monthly wage, the ICA's Claims Division sends the injured worker a letter of explanation a...Read More
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Injured Uber Drivers Sue for Workers' Comp Benefits
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08/20/2015
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Uber, Lyft and other “sharing economy” companies have faced their share of lawsuits, but few have brought up workers’ compensation explicitly — rather, workers have sought benefits, overtime pay and the general designation as employees.
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