Workers' Compensation News
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Governor Appoints Former WCA Director as Comp Judge | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: NM | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed former Workers’ Compensation Administration Director Ned S. Fuller to serve as a workers’ compensation judge. ...Read More | |||
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No Additional Benefits for Teacher Whose Claim 'Evolved' From Knee Injury to Multiple Conditions | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: MS | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a limited award of benefits to an injured special education teacher who underwent years of treatment for her knee, back and upper extremities. ...Read More | |||
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Injured Worker Not Entitled to Additional TTD for Depression | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of temporary total disability benefits to an injured worker for her depression. Case: Sta...Read More | |||
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Bill Would Adopt ABC Test for Work Comp | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: RI | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Legislation introduced in Rhode Island would require using what’s commonly referred to as the “ABC test” to determine whether someone is an employee and eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, among other things. ...Read More | |||
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Court Revives Retired Police Officer's Claim for Heart Conditions | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Nevada Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a retired police officer for his heart issues, finding that substantial evidence did not support a conclusion that he could correct his predisposing conditions. ...Read More | |||
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Bill Proposes to Double Benefits for Injuries Tied to Safety Violations | 01/25/2024 | |
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| State: IA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Iowa workers who are injured as a result of workplace safety violations would receive a 100% increase in benefits, under legislation introduced Wednesday. ...Read More | |||
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Kids' Chance of California Announces 2024 Board | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Kids’ Chance of California announced a new slate of directors for the terms running through Dec. 31, 2025. ...Read More | |||
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WCIRB Classification and Rating Committee Meets Jan. 30 | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Classification and Rating Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on Jan. 30. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updating MTUS Drug List | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced updates to the drug list in the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule to align with changes in published treatment guidelines. ...Read More | |||
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Bill Would Require Notices About Workers' Rights to Consult Comp Attorney | 01/24/2024 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Notices that California employers are required to post in a conspicuous location frequented by employees would be required to reference the right to consult an attorney, under a new bill. ...Read More | |||
