Worker Timely Submits Paperwork, Payment After Filing Claim by Fax
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker’s claim was not prescribed even though it took him more than seven calendar days to submit the original copy and his fee…
Carrier Can Assert Lien on Worker’s Malpractice Recovery From Former Attorneys
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier was entitled to assert a lien against an injured worker’s malpractice settlement with her former attorneys.
Case: Continental Indemnity Co. v.
DWC Issues Notice to Readopt Emergency Telehealth Rule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday announced that it intends to readopt emergency regulations allowing telehealth for medical-legal evaluations.
Emergency regulations have been in place since May 2020 allowing…
Governor Signs Bill Limiting Coverage for Work-From-Home Injuries
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill establishing criteria for determining the compensability of work-from-home injuries.
DeWine on June 24 signed HB 447. To have a compensable claim under the…
Labor Department Announces SAWW, Max Benefit
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that the state average weekly wage used to determine workers’ compensation benefits for the fiscal year that started July 1 is…