The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s death or injury from COVID-19 is compensable where the statutory requirements for compensability are met.
… Read more »The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that the maximum temporary income benefit is increasing Oct. 1.
At the same time, the division announced that
… Read more »A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to an insurance carrier on its claims for payment under its workers' compensation and
… Read more »The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of her claim and for additional treatment.
Case: Lambert v.
… Read more »The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged knee injury.
Case: Lambert v. Contura Energy Inc., No. 21-0868, 09/14/2023,
… Read more »The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Friday that it cited a Florida contractor following the fatal fall of a worker through a roof
… Read more »The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Governing Committee will hear reports on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues during a Wednesday meeting.
Committee members
… Read more »The National Council on Compensation Insurance is proposing an average 9.8% reduction in voluntary loss costs for Connecticut, effective Jan. 1.
At the same time,
… Read more »A California appellate court overturned a jury’s $12.6 million verdict for an injured worker, finding the defendants’ liability was barred by the Privette doctrine.
MAS
… Read more »The president of the Association of Washington Business said in a statement that the organization was “disappointed” with the Department of Labor and Industries proposal
… Read more »Sep 27, 2023
Payers face numerous challenges in managing pharmacy care in workers’ compensation. Opioids, emerg …
Sep 27-29, 2023
Conference Topics: The Future of Occupational Health Work Comp Court Case Review Unsung Hereos of …
Oct 7-12, 2023
Saturday, October 7th Advocates of WILG and Firm Sponsor Appreciation Event TBD (Invitation only …