Report: Fall Protection Lapses Often Result of Poor Planning
The odds of using fall protection were 71% lower for individuals whose employer failed to plan, with workers hired by subcontractors more at risk, according to results of a survey…
Worker Can’t Back Out of Settlement Based on Alleged Miscalculation of Lump-Sum Payment
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker could not back out of a settlement agreement based on his claim that the lump-sum payment it provided had been miscalculated.
Case:…
Court Reissues Opinion That Worker Can’t Sue Employer for Loss of Leg
An Ohio appellate court issued a corrected decision that upheld the dismissal of an injured worker’s tort claims against his employer and its sole member of the business.
Case: Gundel v.
Court Upholds Denial of VSSR Award for Worker With Crush Injury
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for an enhanced award of benefits for crush injuries to her hand that was caught in a machine.
Case: State…
WCIRB Releases 2022 State of the System Report
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has released its 2022 State of the System report highlighting key metrics of the state’s workers’ compensation system, including the latest trends…
Court Says No Proof Employer Knew Lack of Fall Protections Would Kill Roofer
The estate of a roofer who fell 33 feet to his death can’t proceed with a tort suit because the employer did not know with substantial certainty that disregarding its…