The Minnesota Supreme Court held that an injured worker can assert a direct claim for medical expenses paid by her insurer despite the carrier's failure
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to only a 5% permanent partial disability award.
Case: Blankenship v.
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A New York appellate court upheld an order compelling an injured worker to execute a release of liability for a third-party tortfeasor under the terms
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined a solar panel installer for repeatedly exposing workers to the risk of falling from rooftops.
L&I
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released updated loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1.
The WCIRB
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The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission is asking for comments on its current medical fee schedule as it works on a mandatory biennial update.
The WCC
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The Workers Compensation Research Institute posted a new study identifying patterns and trends in claims for back and shoulder injuries where medical expenses exceeded $65,000
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A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that a worker injured in an electrical explosion could proceed with his intentional tort claim against his employer.
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The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured worker was not permanently and totally disabled and that his employer had not acted in
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A federal appellate court ruled that the Benefits Review Board can reject a medical opinion based on its blurring of distinctions between clinical and legal
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