
A Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced legislation to explicitly provide comp coverage for volunteer firefighters and paramedics injured during pancake breakfasts, cook-offs, car washes, sports tournaments or
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West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the expansion of an injured firefighter’s claim.
Case: City of Wheeling v. Gilbert, No. 25-ICA-138, 10/24/2025, published.
Facts:
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being
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Illinois lawmakers could consider a proposal to increase workers' compensation burial expenses by 25% during the second year of the current legislative session.
HB 4177
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The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a trial judge erred in enforcing a carrier’s lien against a worker’s lump-sum settlement in a third-party action.
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The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s application for review was not untimely because the Division of Workers' Compensation failed to prove that
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The California Division of Workers' Compensation opened registration for educational conferences being held in Los Angeles and Oakland in March.
Billed as the largest workers'
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Rural fire departments in Arizona that rely predominantly on volunteers are reporting massive increases in workers' compensation premiums, according to a report by the NBC
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The Nevada Workers' Compensation Section posted a list of answers to frequently asked questions about new legislation giving first responders more options when choosing a
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The Delaware Superior Court upheld a finding that a worker’s sixth back surgery was not compensable.
Case: Jackson v. Pep Boys, No. N25A-03-003 FWW, 10/20/2025,
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