Maximum Weekly Benefits Increasing 4.84%
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry announced that the maximum weekly compensation rate will increase by 4.84% for the fiscal year starting July 1.
“For injuries occurring on or after July…
Uninsured Dentist to Pay $210,000 Penalty for Billing Fraud
A Northern California dentist will pay a civil penalty of $200,000 for allegedly billing carriers for services not provided and another $10,000 penalty for failing to carry workers’ compensation coverage…
Worker Helping Crash Victim Gets Benefits for Injuries From Being Struck by Car
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from being struck by a car while attempting to aid a motorist…
Labor Department Hiring Attorney
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is hiring an attorney to represent the Special Compensation Fund in workers’ compensation proceedings.
The attorney will also provide legal advice to department staff…
Worker Left Quadriplegic Fails to Timely Notify Carrier
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that when an injured worker is a sole proprietor, he must report a work-related injury to the insurance carrier for the business within 120…