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Gelman: Workers' Compensation Lien Secures Damages 10/03/2025
By: Jon L. Gelman
State: NJ | Segment: Top | 0
In a negligence action arising from a motor vehicle accident, a New Jersey court found that the defendants were 85% at fault, and the plaintiff, Antonio Lorenzo-Noda, was 15% at fault.  ...Read More
 
 

Paduda: Hot Stuff From WCRI 09/29/2025
By: Joe Paduda
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0
The brainiacs at the Workers Compensation Research Institute crammed more insights into a webinar than anyone could reasonably expect. ...Read More
 
 

Gelman: Trial Judge Deference Prevails 09/26/2025
By: Jon L. Gelman
State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0
Norberto Peralta, a window fabricator for 20 years, suffered a workplace injury in July 2020 while lifting an 80-pound window. His case wound through multiple hearings, as he required three cervical spine surgeries. ...Read More
 
 

Zachry: Injured Workers Aren't Always Lying 09/24/2025
By: Bill Zachry
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 1
As a claims examiner, when I was taking statements from injured workers, I used to believe that when they didn’t disclose previous accidents or surgeries, they were intentionally withholding information. ...Read More
 
 

Kamin: The Difference Between 'Sudden and Extraordinary' and 'Violent Act' Exceptions 09/22/2025
By: John P. Kamin
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0
When analyzing psych claims, it’s common for even the most seasoned workers’ compensation professionals to mix up some of the most well-known exceptions to the rules. ...Read More
 
 

Wickert: State Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Suing Nonsubscriber Employers 09/19/2025
By: Lee R. Wickert
State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0
Workers’ compensation laws were born from a grand bargain between employers and employees, a trade-off designed to ensure swift, no-fault benefits for injured workers while protecting employers from unpredictable litigation. ...Read More
 
 
CAAA: AI Raises Concerns in Workers' Comp System 09/17/2025
By: CAAA Communications Team
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0
The rise of artificial intelligence in the legal field is beginning to make waves in California’s workers’ compensation system. As with other areas of law, the use of AI can be helpful in assisting with streamlining tasks like grammar, drafting summaries or reviewing leng...Read More
 
 

Kamin: PEO Registration Bill Likely Headed to Newsom's Desk 09/15/2025
By: John P. Kamin
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0
Lawmakers appear primed to send a new bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would create a regulatory framework for professional employer organizations in California. ...Read More
 
 

Montgomery: Stop Blaming Doctors for High Costs 09/12/2025
By: Catherine Montgomery
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0
California’s Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, recently increased the advisory pure premium rate by 8.7%, to $1.52 per $100 of payroll for workers’ compensation policies incepting after Sept 1, 2025.  ...Read More
 
 

Snyder: Classic Advice Reminders 09/10/2025
By: Teddy Snyder
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0
Every month, I bring you a new slant on how to negotiate better and how to succeed at mediation. Sometimes, I call a book to your attention. And sometimes, the compelling message is simply, “Shape up.” ...Read More
 
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