Judge Errs in Vacating Dismissal Order
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a trial judge had jurisdiction over a motion to enforce a settlement between an employer and injured worker but erred in vacating a prior order…
Pandemic Illuminates Benefits of Telemedicine for Employers, Workers
The use of telemedicine is on the rise among employers who worried that injured workers would have trouble receiving the care they needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a panel of experts…
Former State Attorney Candidate Found Not Guilty of Comp Fraud
A former Florida State Attorney candidate was found not guilty of workers’ compensation fraud, according to a report by ABC affiliate WMBB.
Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson was accused of not having…
DWC Sets Dec. 17 Hearing on QME Electronic Service Rules
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a hearing Dec. 17 on proposed permanent rules to allow electronic service of medical-legal reports.
The proposal would make permanent rules the division…
CWCI Reports Hospital Stays Declined During Pandemic
Injured worker inpatient hospital stays fell 17.2% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the cumulative decline since 2010 to 47.2%, the California Workers’ Compensation Institute announced.
CWCI said…