The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker failed to prove that his cervical disc displacement was a compensable injury.
Case: Morgan v. Cornerstone Labor Services Inc., No.
A Hawaii lawmaker wants to prohibit the prescribing of certain drugs to injured workers, saying the lack of clear provisions governing reimbursement rates has resulted in inflated charges.
HB 1648, by Rep. Scot…
The owner of Hawkeye Waste Systems admitted to not having workers’ compensation insurance in response to criminal charges stemming from a fatal accident in 2024, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports.
Matthew…
Legislation in South Carolina would double the minimum temporary disability benefit and require annual increases, starting in 2027.
Rep. Tiffany Spann-Wilder
H 4820, by Rep. Tiffany Spann-Wilder, D-Charleston, would increase the…
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted rules to implement legislation providing certain benefits for death investigators.
Rules taking effect Jan. 29 specify that carriers must expedite and prioritize claims for…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of 33% permanent partial disability benefits to an injured coal miner.
Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Yost, No. 25-577, 01/13/2026, published.
Facts: Richard…