Report: Management Opposes Rate Hike
The majority of people testifying at a public hearing Thursday opposed a 4.9% rate increase proposed by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, according to a report by…
Substantial Evidence Doesn’t Support Denial of Worker’s Request for Additional Benefits
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s request for additional benefits for her total knee replacement surgery, finding the Industrial Accident Board’s decision was not supported by…
Supreme Court Says Injured Nurse Isn’t Entitled to Increased Impairment Rating
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a nurse was not entitled to an increased impairment award for her compensable injuries from a helicopter mishap.
Case: Gosling v. Lifepoint Hospitals…
Teacher Gets Benefits for Lunch Break Fall
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a teacher injured on his lunch break in a fall after grabbing food from the cafeteria.
Case: Mineral Springs-Saratoga School…
DWC Seeks Comments on Changes to Death Benefit Forms
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on changes to DWC Form-042, “Claim for Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits,” and PLN-12, “Notice of Potential Entitlement to Workers’ Compensation…