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Friday, December 18, 2020

No Summary Judgment for Widow of Worker Shot While Mowing Grass

State: Alabama
Topic: SOUTH
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The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals overturned a grant of summary judgment to a widow whose husband was fatally shot at work, finding there was

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Previsor Appoints Tim Jackman President and CEO

State: Missouri
Topic: SOUTH
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The board of directors for Previsor Insurance named Tim Jackman president and CEO, a position in which he will oversee operations that include service agreements

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Friday, December 18, 2020

It's City Versus County in Injured Officer Subrogation Suit

State: Kentucky
Topic: SOUTH
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What happens when a deputy sheriff injures a city police officer during a scuffle with a suspect? Workers' comp benefits for the police officer, then

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Court Upholds SEBs, Fees, Penalties to Injured Worker

State: Louisiana
Topic: SOUTH
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A Louisiana appellate court upheld an award of supplemental earning benefits to an assembly line worker who suffered two broken wrists and has been unable

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Deputy Settles PTSD Claim Following Heart Condition Claims

State: Florida
Topic: SOUTH
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A retired south Florida sheriff's deputy has settled a mental stress claim for $120,000, days after he settled a heart-condition claim and two years after

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Lawmakers to Try Again With COVID-19 Presumption Bill

State: South Carolina
Topic: SOUTH
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A bipartisan group of South Carolina lawmakers is trying again with a COVID-19 workers' compensation presumption bill for frontline workers.

"Those first responders have been

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Panel Meets Thursday to Review Changes to Medical Reimbursement Methodologies

State: Florida
Topic: SOUTH
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Florida's Three-Member Panel will meet virtually on Thursday to discuss changes to medical provider reimbursement amounts for 2021.

The panel, made up of the state's

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Worker With Prior Knee Injury Gets Benefits for At-Home Injury From Hanging Christmas Lights

State: Louisiana
Topic: SOUTH
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A Louisiana appellate court upheld an award of benefits to a worker who hurt himself while hanging Christmas lights at home, finding his injuries were caused

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Court Clarifies Deadlines for First Responders Filing PTSD Claims

State: Florida
Topic: SOUTH
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A Florida appellate court ruled that a first responder did not timely file his claim for benefits for his post-traumatic stress disorder from having witnessed

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