A Texas appellate court ruled that a self-represented worker’s deficient briefing resulted in the waiver of his arguments challenging a grant of summary judgment for his employer.
Case: Royston v. Harris…
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker did not prove her thumb surgeries were causally related to her work injury, as defined in a settlement agreement with her employer,…
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced a 4.9% increase in average workers’ compensation rates for 2024.
Joel Sacks
The adopted rate means employers and workers will pay an…
The Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims posted 2024 discount rates for lump sum settlements.
State law requires the department set rates at a half-percent below the interest paid on 10-year U.S.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits for a worker’s suicide, finding competent evidence supported a conclusion the worker’s death was causally-related to his anxiety and depression…