Worker Awarded Compensation for Double Amputation Sustained While Assisting Accident Victim
A West Virginia appellate court ruled that a worker injured while assisting an accident victim during a work-related trip is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, overturning previous decisions.
May 31, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Navigating the Crossroads of Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law
Navigating the complex intersection of workers’ compensation and employment law can be challenging for employers. Learn how proactive legal strategies can help avoid costly pitfalls.
May 31, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Missouri Court Rules Second Injury Fund Not Responsible for Worker’s Mental Injury
The Missouri Court of Appeals confirmed that the state-run Second Injury Fund is not responsible for a worker’s permanent total disability benefits related to a psychological injury following a physical injury.
May 28, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Missouri
Exploring the Role of Obesity Drugs in Workers’ Compensation Claims
With the rise of weight loss medications, there’s potential for their use in workers’ compensation cases to aid injured workers struggling with obesity-related recovery challenges.
May 24, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Janitorial Company Owners Face Charges for $2.4 Million Payroll Fraud
A janitorial company in San Bernardino, California, is under scrutiny as its owners face multiple felony counts for allegedly underreporting over $2.4 million in payroll to evade workers’ compensation premiums and payroll taxes.
May 24, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon
U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.
May 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Illinois
New Jersey
Oregon
VR Solution Revolutionizes Workers’ Compensation Pain Management
A new VR-based program offers non-pharmacological treatment for chronic lower back pain in workers’ compensation cases, promising cost-effective and safe pain relief.
May 23, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Worker Wins $58 Million in LA Train Yard Injury Case
Jury awards $58.35 million to train yard worker Pablo Scipione for injuries sustained while working at Kinkisharyo International’s LA facility.
May 23, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Virginia Court Denies Workers’ Compensation for Dean Injured in Hallway Fall
The Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled against a community college dean’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits, finding her hallway fall did not arise from an employment-related risk.
May 22, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Virginia
How AI is Reshaping the Workplace: Balancing Innovation with Safety
The rise of AI and large language models is revolutionizing workplaces across industries, necessitating advanced safety measures and worker reskilling to prevent job displacement and injuries.
May 20, 2024
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Adjusters Share Realities of High-Stress Claims Industry on Reddit
Claims adjusters on Reddit reveal that there are no stress-free positions in the industry, highlighting the pressures and challenges across various types of claims.
May 17, 2024
Auto
Liability
Property
Workers' Compensation
Technology Revolutionizes Workers’ Comp with Injury Prevention and Enhanced Recovery
Workers’ comp, traditionally hands-on and slow to adopt new technology, is now quickly integrating advanced tech tools to prevent workplace injuries and improve recovery times.
May 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Fresno Trucking Company Owner Faces Charges for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
The 84-year-old former owner of Fresno-based TKJ Trucking is charged with under-reporting over $2 million in payroll to evade workers’ compensation costs, leading to substantial fraud allegations.
May 16, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Staffing Shortages and Inadequate Safety Training Heighten Risks for Company Drivers
Nationwide’s new research highlights how staffing shortages and inadequate safety training are contributing to increased risks and distractions for company drivers, prompting calls for better training and safety measures.
May 16, 2024
Auto
Education & Training
Technology
Workers' Compensation
2024 Drug Testing Index Unveils Increasing Drug Positivity Rates Among American Workers
Quest Diagnostics releases a detailed analysis of drug use trends in the workplace, highlighting key data and prevention strategies for employers.
May 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
