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Goldberg Segalla Adds Regina R. Verzino at Baltimore Office
Goldberg Segalla announced that Regina R. Verzino joined the firm’s workers’ compensation group in Baltimore. Regina R. Verzino Verzino works with employers, insurers and third-party administrators throughout Maryland and is involved…
Premium Assessment Rate Unchanged for 2024
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division on Monday announced that the premium assessment rate for 2024 will remain at 9.8%, the same as was levied in 2023. The annual assessment funds operations…
Max TD, PD Benefits Increasing 5.5%
The Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims announced that maximum temporary disability and permanent total disability benefits are increasing 5.5% to match the increase in the state’s average weekly wage. The average…
Attorney Who Mishandled Comp Settlement Loses Law License
The Kentucky Supreme Court last week yanked a Louisville attorney’s law license for mishandling a workers’ compensation matter and a Social Security disability benefit claim for two different clients. Eric Tuley…
DCBS Adopts NCCI Statistical Plan Changes
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services adopted rules implementing two changes that the National Council on Compensation Insurance made to its Statistical Plan for Workers’ Compensation and Employers…
High Court Rejects Worker’s Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s occupational pneumoconiosis claim based on his alleged exposure to dust. Case: Williamson v. Kanawha Stone Co., No. 22-0282, 10/19/2023, published. Facts:…
Report: Management Opposes Rate Hike
The majority of people testifying at a public hearing Thursday opposed a 4.9% rate increase proposed by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, according to a report by…
Supreme Court Says Injured Nurse Isn’t Entitled to Increased Impairment Rating
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a nurse was not entitled to an increased impairment award for her compensable injuries from a helicopter mishap. Case: Gosling v. Lifepoint Hospitals…
Substantial Evidence Doesn’t Support Denial of Worker’s Request for Additional Benefits
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s request for additional benefits for her total knee replacement surgery, finding the Industrial Accident Board’s decision was not supported by…
DWC to Increase Fees for Designated, Certifying Doctor Training
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is increasing fees on optional training courses, webinars and workshops for designated doctors and certifying doctors next year. The increased fees will help cover the…
DWC Seeks Comments on Changes to Death Benefit Forms
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on changes to DWC Form-042, “Claim for Workers' Compensation Death Benefits,” and PLN-12, “Notice of Potential Entitlement to Workers' Compensation…
Teacher Gets Benefits for Lunch Break Fall
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a teacher injured on his lunch break in a fall after grabbing food from the cafeteria. Case: Mineral Springs-Saratoga School…