The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation slightly reduced the discount interest rate that will be used to calculate the present-day value of lump-sum settlements during the second fiscal quarter.
The discount…
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims from being struck by falling plexiglass panels.
Case: Lucas v. City…
The Montana Legislature passed a bill that would allow terminating temporary total disability benefits under certain conditions when an injured worker is released to full duty.
At the same time, the…
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would allow nurse practitioners to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder.
Although non-physical injuries are generally not compensable in West Virginia, legislation enacted…
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health fined a construction company $157,500 after a fatal trench collapse.
Joel Olea Gomez, 27, was killed on Aug. 28, 2024, when a portion…
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania vacated a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board that reinstated a worker’s total disability status, finding additional proceedings were necessary for a judge to determine…