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DWC Hosts Designated Doctor Focus Groups
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation will host focus group meetings to get input on ways to improve its designated doctor program. The division scheduled three meetings — one for carriers, one…
Commission Errs in Disregarding Some of Worker’s Injuries
The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits from the Second Injury Fund because the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission erred in…
Labor Law Protections Apply to Worker Injured While Loading Truck
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment as to a defendant’s liability under the Labor Law for injuries from being struck by a…
Worker Gets Labor Law Claim Partially Reinstated for Trip-and-Fall Accident
A New York appellate court revived some of the dismissed causes of action in a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from tripping over a pipe at a…
Officer Who Caused Colleague’s Compensable Injuries Doesn’t Have Tort Immunity
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a police officer was not immune from civil liability for injuries he caused a coworker he struck with his personal vehicle while they were…
IAIABC President Dressler Stresses Importance of Communication
Greater attention to “effective listening” among regulators and others in often-stressful roles of administering workers compensation systems can smooth the way towards tending to the ultimate stakeholders — injured workers,…
Unlicensed Insurance Agent Charged in $1.4M Fraud Scheme
An unlicensed insurance agent was arraigned Wednesday on charges of theft, forgery and embezzlement for an alleged scheme that defrauded three victims out of $1.4 million and left them without…
DWC Adopts Fee Schedule
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation updated its medical fee schedule but noted new policies and reimbursement allowances won’t take effect until ratified by the Legislature. “The purpose and effect of…
DWC Adjusts Inpatient Hospital Section of Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an adjustment to the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes to the Medicare payment system. The division’s…
SAIF Hosting Annual Farm Safety Seminars Online
Oregon’s SAIF Corp. announced that its annual farm safety seminars will be online this year, but the carrier said it is exploring the possibility of holding live events next year. Courtney…
Omaha National Announces New Members to Board of Directors
Omaha National Group added four new directors to its board to guide the company’s growth. Beth Boucher The newly appointed board members bring deep insurance, technology and financial market expertise to the…
Safety Regulations for Woodworking Machines Inapplicable to Wood Chip Blower
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of enhanced benefits to a worker who suffered the partial amputation of his thumb while using a series of machines to make wood…