Travelers: 35% of Workplace Injuries Occur in First Year on Job
The Traveler’s Cos. reported that more than a third of workplace injuries from 2015 through 2019 occurred during a worker’s first year on the job.
Travelers said its review of more…
DWC Going Virtual for Wednesday P&T Meeting
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that Wednesday’s meeting of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will be held virtually.
“In light of the continued prevalence of COVID-19 in the community, DWC…
Retired Sheet Metal Worker Gets Award for Wage Loss Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld an award of wage loss benefits to a sheet metal worker, finding he did not voluntarily withdraw from the labor market.
Case: Matter of Hernandez…
Parcel Delivery Worker Fails to Prove Error in Denial of Benefits
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that a parcel delivery worker failed to prove any error in a judge’s decision denying him benefits for an alleged knee injury.
Case: Kirby…
Employer Forfeits Appointments Clause Challenge to ALJ
A federal appellate court ruled that an employer forfeited its constitutional challenge to the appointment of the administrative law judge presiding over a worker’s claim for black lung benefits.
Case: Edd…
Risk Strategies Names Patrick Roth SVP, Growth Leader
Risk Strategies, a national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, announced the hiring of Patrick Roth as senior vice president and growth leader for the Central and Western regions.
Patrick…