No SLU Award for Worker Because of Deficiencies in Medical Opinions
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to a schedule loss of use award because the medical opinions did not consider his carpal tunnel diagnosis or…
Construction Worker Gets Benefits for Fall Injuries
A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits for a construction laborer who fell into a hole while carrying rebar.
Case: Matter of Leon v. Structure Tech New…
WCRI: Poorer Recovery Noted in Injured Workers With Psychosocial Risk Factors
A study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute notes that injured workers had a higher prevalence of psychosocial risk factors than those using private insurance, as well as a heightened association between the risk…
Fraudulent Claim Leads to Conviction of Worker, Employer
An Iowa employer pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact as an employee continued working for him while receiving workers’ compensation benefits, the Iowa Division of Insurance announced.
The double-dipping…
Repeatedly Jailed Worker Gets New AWW Calculation, Penalties
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s average weekly wages had been miscalculated and that he was entitled to penalties for his employer’s failure to reinstate his benefits…
Court Upholds Finding That Injured Police Officer Had Not Involuntarily Retired
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured police officer had not involuntarily retired from duty.
Case: Matter of Losquadro v. Nassau County Police Department, No. CV-23-0503, 03/21/2024,…