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 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…
Court Upholds Award for Assembly Line Worker With Neck, Finger Injuries
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to an assembly line worker for her neck and finger injuries.
Case: Mendoza v. Honeywell American Meter Co., No. 23-807, 05/28/2024,…
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…
Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker Injured in ‘Arduous Trek’ to Office
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits for a university employee with significant preexisting health problems for her alleged injuries from walking to her workplace.
Case: Ostrowski v.
Injury Claims Increase Slightly for Third Year
The total number of reported injuries increased for a third consecutive year in 2023, according to the latest annual statistical report published by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court.
The WCC said…