Loss Costs to Decrease 5.3% in 2025
Workers’ compensation loss cost rates will decrease by an average of 5.3% in Missouri, effective Jan. 1.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said the reduction is based on favorable trends…
Court Upholds Apportionment of Truck Driver’s Disability Between Two Accidents
A New York appellate court upheld the apportionment of an injured truck driver’s disability between his most recent work accident and a decades-old accident.
Case: Matter of Young v. LP Transportation,…
Split Supreme Court Overturns PPD Award to Injured Coal Miner
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured coal miner, finding further evidence on apportionment was needed.
Case: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. v. Nelson,…
Court Revives Civil Suit Against Property Owner for Worker’s Fatal Accident
The Tennessee Court of Appeals revived a widow’s civil suit for a worker’s death against the property owner where the accident happened.
Case: Lowe v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, No.
Court Overturns Summary Judgment in Worker’s Claim
A Texas appellate court revived a worker’s claim for injuries from a car accident that happened while he was driving home in his work vehicle.
Case: Hart v. New Hampshire Insurance…
DWC Moves to CourtCall in March
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that all hearings currently held using telephone conference lines will transition to the CourtCall video platform, effective March 1.
The DWC said using CourtCall…