Industry Insights
| Lien Fiesta Update | 05/26/2010 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| Editor's note: This column addresses the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's first "Lien Fiesta," held May 12 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles board held its second "Lien Fiesta" on May 20, which is the subject of a news report by WorkCompCentral that appears in the sidebar at right....Read More | |||
| L.A. Stabbing: With Lack of Control Comes Desperation | 05/24/2010 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By David DePaoloWorkCompCentralYesterday (May 20) was quite the trying day. First the news comes out that professional cyclist and dethroned Tour de France winner Floyd Landis not only admits to doping, but accuses ever...Read More | |||
| Looking Forward | 04/23/2010 | ||
| By: Mullen & Filippi | |||
| State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Mullen & FilippiSpring is a time for looking forward with high hopes. The baseball season has just begun and, no matter how our team has done so far, we can each be hopeful for a good season. The vegetables we planted with good intentions are starting to grow, and we can be hopefu...Read More | |||
| Looming Battle over Rates in Illinois? | 02/10/2010 | ||
| By: Shawn R. Biery | |||
| State: IL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Shawn R. Biery In the latest benefit rates update, for the first time in Illinois history, rates did not decline even though the Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) declined. Should litigation follow? With all the other information posted on the excellent website of ...Read More | |||
| Last Year's Work Comp Managed Care Predictions | 12/31/2009 | ||
| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: NA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Joe PadudaOne year ago against my better judgment I made eight predictions about what would happen in the work comp managed care world. Here's how I did.1. Coventry will be acquired.Well, that's a helluva way to start out. Needless to say, that didn&#...Read More | |||
| Last Chance to Avoid Higher Comp Costs in Fla. | 12/03/2009 | ||
| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Joe PadudaFlorida is scheduled to dramatically change the way hospitals get paid to care for workers comp patients, and if payers don't get their act together, they're going to be paying more a lot more for medical care.WorkCompCentral reported that a hearing, te...Read More | |||
| L&I and Moving Out of State | 07/21/2009 | ||
| By: Terri L. Herring-Puz | |||
| State: WA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Terri L. Herring-PuzI am often asked by an injured worker if they can move out of state if they have an open Department of Labor & Industries claim. The quick and easy answer is: "of course!" You can live anywhere you choose. Sometimes workers relocate because of a spo...Read More | |||
| Like Lazarus, anti-Emma Murray bill rose from the ashes and passed | 05/09/2009 | ||
| By: Michael Rabinowitz | |||
| State: FL | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Michael RabinowitzMaking me eat my own words, the Florida Legislature reconciled the two versions of the anti-Emma Murray bill and decided to go with the much simpler House version, HB 903, which simply removes the word "reasonable" from section 440.34. As everyone knows, the st...Read More | |||
| Labor Code 4658 With 15% Included is Issue With PD | 05/02/2009 | ||
| State: CA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By Richard M. "Jake" JacobsmeyerThe Court of Appeal (4th District) has reversed a WCAB decision which had determined that the provisions of Labor Code 4658 implementing the 15% increase or decrease in a Partial Permanent Disability award had been waived by failing to specifically r...Read More | |||
| Light Duty Trap | 11/19/2008 | ||
| By: David B. Condon | |||
| State: WA | Segment: | 0 | |||
| By David B. CondonIn a previous post I encouraged you to have an open mind if your employer offers light duty work while you are recovering from your injury. It is generally a good thing to remain connected to your employer and the work force. I touch on this topic again to a...Read More | |||
