by | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that an automobile mechanic was not entitled to temporary or permanent total disability benefits for his injuries from catching a transmission that was falling…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enacted legislation that will allow firefighters who develop certain cancers to receive workers’ compensation benefits from the First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund.
Rep. Jeff Yaroch
Whitmer on…
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The Illinois Appellate Court overturned a grant of summary judgment to an insurance carrier it said failed to establish its insured breached the cooperation clause in its policy, thereby excusing…
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The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation withdrew a regulatory proposal to update a compensation notice commonly referred to as the “broken arm poster.”
In September, the DWC proposed rules that would…
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The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers announced the formation of a planning committee to revisit recommendations made nearly 50 years ago to improve comp systems throughout the country.
On July 31,…
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A Florida appellate court upheld a denial of a worker’s request for reimbursement for a medically necessary surgical procedure since he obtained the treatment without complying with the terms of…