The probability of work-related accidents increases 5% to 6% when temperatures rise above 90 degrees, and the effect of workplace heat is stronger in the
… Read more »A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of his claim.
Case: Parker v. Spartan Mining
… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from trying to
… Read more »A Florida appellate court overturned an award for attendant care provided by a worker’s husband, finding that the judge failed to determine which services qualified as
… Read more »A California man pleaded no contest last week to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 180 days in jail.
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office
… Read more »A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of benefits to a longtime paint technician on his claim that he developed Parkinson’s disease because
… Read more »The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has released its Quarterly Experience Report to update statewide insurer experience measured as of Dec. 31, 2023.
Some highlights:
New Jersey lawmakers filed legislation Monday that would extend liability to company owners in cases where employers fail to pay for workers' compensation insurance.
… Read more »SAN DIEGO — Missed medical appointments due to lack of transportation, late-reported claims over fears of job and income loss, and language barriers are all
… Read more »The New York State Insurance Fund on Wednesday released a health care-focused report that found a higher correlation between workplace injury frequency and severity and
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