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Fee Award Too Small for Catastrophically Injured Worker’s Attorney
A Florida appellate court overturned a fee award to a catastrophically injured worker’s attorney, finding counsel had been substantially short-changed by the reduction below the amount requested and the guideline…
DWC Updates Physician Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the physician and non-physician practitioner services section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to adopt relevant 2024 changes in the Medicare payment system. The…
Bill Proposes to Double Benefits for Injuries Tied to Safety Violations
Iowa workers who are injured as a result of workplace safety violations would receive a 100% increase in benefits, under legislation introduced Wednesday. Senate File 2100, by Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des…
Bill Would Adopt ABC Test for Work Comp
Legislation introduced in Rhode Island would require using what’s commonly referred to as the “ABC test” to determine whether someone is an employee and eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, among other things. Senate…
Airline Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries on Employer’s ‘Extended Premises’
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to an airline employee for her injuries from a fall as she was using a covered walkway to travel from…
Court Revives Retired Police Officer’s Claim for Heart Conditions
The Nevada Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a retired police officer for his heart issues, finding that substantial evidence did not support a conclusion that he could…
Injured Worker Not Entitled to Additional TTD for Depression
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of temporary total disability benefits to an injured worker for her depression. Case: State ex rel. Rodgers v. Industrial Commission, No. 22AP-759, 01/23/2024, published. Facts…
No Additional Benefits for Teacher Whose Claim ‘Evolved’ From Knee Injury to Multiple Conditions
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a limited award of benefits to an injured special education teacher who underwent years of treatment for her knee, back and upper extremities. Case: Divinity…
DWC Updating MTUS Drug List
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced updates to the drug list in the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule to align with changes in published treatment guidelines. The DWC said changes to…
Bill Would Require Notices About Workers’ Rights to Consult Comp Attorney
Notices that California employers are required to post in a conspicuous location frequented by employees would be required to reference the right to consult an attorney, under a new bill. Assemblymember…
Employer Gets Credit for Benefits Paid to Worker
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the retroactive application of Act 111’s credit provision to an employer that made 500 weeks of benefit payments to an injured employee. Case: Mortimer v. Stamco…
Court Rejects Police Officer’s Constitutional Challenge to Modification of Benefits
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected a worker’s constitutional challenge to the modification of her total disability benefits under Act 111. Case: Farmbry v. City of Philadelphia, No. 1359 C.D. 2022, 01/18/2024,…