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Surgeon Barred from Treating Workers’ Compensation Patients
Surgeon Barred from Treating Workers’ Compensation Patients

Long Island, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has barred an orthopedic spinal surgeon from treating patients with workers’ compensation claims. State officials allege Dr. Joseph Weinstein, a surgeon working in […]
One-Time Misrepresentation doesn’t Block Paramedic’s Subsequent Claim
One-Time Misrepresentation doesn’t Block Paramedic’s Subsequent Claim

25 for 25 in '25 Once upon a time, a paramedic misrepresented a workplace injury, but did that mean he can never receive workers' compensation benefits for any future injury? Simply Research subscribers have access […]
Could Worker Glued to Cell Phone during FMLA Leave Sue for Retaliation?
Could Worker Glued to Cell Phone during FMLA Leave Sue for Retaliation?

What Do You Think? A recent Illinois case involving a city worker who was seen socializing and making cell phone calls when she was supposed to be caring for her ailing father highlights the importance […]
Submitting Medical Reports in Kentucky? Here’s what to Know
Submitting Medical Reports in Kentucky? Here’s what to Know

Compliance Corner What does the Bluegrass State say for submitting medical reports in a workers' compensation case? Simply Research subscribers have access to that information, but we break it down here. No More than 2 […]
2-Dismissal Rule doesn’t Shut Down Fla. School Worker’s 3rd Petition for Benefits
2-Dismissal Rule doesn’t Shut Down Fla. School Worker’s 3rd Petition for Benefits

25 for 25 in '25 While a third petition for benefits following two voluntarily dismissed PFBs would ordinarily cause a claim to run into a res judicata wall, an arguably different injury might be enough […]
Do People Find You Trustworthy? How Can You Make Sure They Do?
Do People Find You Trustworthy? How Can You Make Sure They Do?

WCI 2025 If you were to write three things that you hope people think about you when you think about your personal brand, would "trustworthy" be on the list? And what would it mean for […]
Alleged Attacker Sues Employee He Threw a Plate At
Alleged Attacker Sues Employee He Threw a Plate At

Can You Believe It? Wilmington, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – The former owner of a North Carolina brewery has filed suit against an employee of another restaurant who claimed he assaulted them. David Gary Sholar, the former […]
Bias is Human, but Awareness Improves Decision-Making in Workers’ Compensation
Bias is Human, but Awareness Improves Decision-Making in Workers’ Compensation

WCI 2025 How much does bias influence your decisions? If you're like most people, it's probably more than you think, but the good news is, you can change your thinking. According to the WCI panel […]

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