The Minnesota Supreme Court held that an injured worker can assert a direct claim for medical expenses paid by her insurer despite the carrier's failure
… Read more »The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to only a 5% permanent partial disability award.
Case: Blankenship v.
… Read more »A New York appellate court upheld an order compelling an injured worker to execute a release of liability for a third-party tortfeasor under the terms
… Read more »The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined a solar panel installer for repeatedly exposing workers to the risk of falling from rooftops.
L&I
… Read more »The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released updated loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1.
The WCIRB
… Read more »The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission is asking for comments on its current medical fee schedule as it works on a mandatory biennial update.
The WCC
… Read more »The Workers Compensation Research Institute posted a new study identifying patterns and trends in claims for back and shoulder injuries where medical expenses exceeded $65,000
… Read more »A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that a worker injured in an electrical explosion could proceed with his intentional tort claim against his employer.
Case:
… Read more »The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured worker was not permanently and totally disabled and that his employer had not acted in
… Read more »A federal appellate court ruled that the Benefits Review Board can reject a medical opinion based on its blurring of distinctions between clinical and legal
… Read more »Aug 26, 2025
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