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Benefits to Increase Nearly 5% in 2026
Total disability benefits will increase nearly 5% next year to match the rise in the state's average weekly wage, according to the California Workers' Compensation Institute. The average weekly wage grew…
Bill Would Double Carrier Allowance of Consent-to-Rate Policies
A Florida lawmaker introduced legislation that would double the number of consent-to-rate policies that workers' compensation carriers are allowed to write. Sen. Keith L. Truenow State law currently allows carriers to…
NCCI: No Imminent Reversal Financial Health, Rate Adequacy
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said it doesn't anticipate an imminent reversal in the financial health of workers' compensation carriers or the adequacy of rates. The national ratemaking organization said…
Worker’s Prior SLU Didn’t Require Reduction for Later Injury
A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a worker was only entitled to a 12.5% schedule loss of use award for a knee injury due to a prior…
Court Overturns Award for Worker’s Fatal Drug Overdose
A federal appellate court overturned an award of damages for a worker’s death from an overdose of illegal drugs after he ran out of his prescription pain medications for his…
No Benefits for Worker’s Fall Exiting Car while Returning from Lunch
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for a fall as she was exiting a car after returning from lunch. Case: Krutzsch v. Franciscan…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Protest to Closure of Claim as Untimely
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s protest to an order closing his claim as untimely. Case: Mercier v. Department of Labor and Industries, No. 59483-8-II, 11/12/2025,…
WCIRB Releases Latest Study of Regional Differences
Southern California continues to have higher frequency and a higher concentration of more complex claims involving medical-legal services and litigation, the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau said in its 11th…
WCD Adopts Changes to Coverage Rules
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division adopted changes to its employer and insurer coverage responsibility rules it said are needed to revoke self-insurance authorization when an employer's security deposit expires and…
Massage Therapist Fails to Prove Compensability of Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Fingers
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a massage therapist’s claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger fingers. Case: Williams v. IWCC (Terminal Gateway Spa), No. 1-24-2111WC, 11/07/2025, unpublished. Facts:…
Nurse Gets Permanent Total Disability Benefits for Injuries from Fall
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits for an injured nurse. Case: MLM Support Services v. Miller, No. CV-25-61, 11/12/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Tammy…
Supreme Court Overturns Denial of Authorization for Worker’s Knee Surgery
The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a denial of authorization for a worker’s knee surgery. Case: Comas v. Bass Pro Group LLC, No. 24-290, 11/12/2025, published. Facts: Charles Comas worked for the…