by | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
A New York appellate court upheld a jury’s finding that a construction worker’s conduct was the sole proximate cause of his injuries from being struck by a temporary barricade.
Case: Petersen…
by | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that permanent rules allowing electronic service of medical-legal reports went into effect earlier this week.
The DWC on Wednesday said permanent changes to California…
by | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking input from system users about the best approach for a return-to-work plan-based audit.
“The plan-based audit will evaluate the reasonableness of a doctor’s…
by | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a National Emphasis Program aiming to conduct more heat-related workplace inspections to protect workers from injuries or fatalities, which the agency says…
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could not proceed with his Labor Law and negligence claims for alleged injuries from an accident that had already been adjudicated…
by | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to disability benefits from his former employer’s retirement plan because his relationship with the employer had ended before…