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2 Families File Lawsuits Against Nippon Steel for Wrongful Death at Clairton Plant 

2 Families File Lawsuits Against Nippon Steel for Wrongful Death at Clairton Plant 
Exclusive Remedy in Nevada

Exclusive Remedy in Nevada
Did Collision between Forklift, ‘Father Time,’ Produce Permanent Disability?

Did Collision between Forklift, ‘Father Time,’ Produce Permanent Disability?
NYPD Officers Injured in Huge Snowball Fight; Mamdani Pelted for Comments

NYPD Officers Injured in Huge Snowball Fight; Mamdani Pelted for Comments
Dispensing Practitioners don’t Fall within Florida’s ‘Absolute Choice’ Provisions

Dispensing Practitioners don’t Fall within Florida’s ‘Absolute Choice’ Provisions
What do California Employers Need to Tell Injured Workers about their Benefits, Rights?

What do California Employers Need to Tell Injured Workers about their Benefits, Rights?
Workers Killed in Separate Accidents at Work

Workers Killed in Separate Accidents at Work
The Discharge Planning Process: Part 1 

The Discharge Planning Process: Part 1 
Did 20 Years of Crises Give 911 Dispatcher PTSD?

Did 20 Years of Crises Give 911 Dispatcher PTSD?
Iowa Top Court finds Co-employees may Face Tort Action, Regardless of Public Employment

Iowa Top Court finds Co-employees may Face Tort Action, Regardless of Public Employment
How does Medical, Vocational Rehab Evidence Work in Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Cases?

How does Medical, Vocational Rehab Evidence Work in Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Cases?
What Happens when Workers ask for Brand Name Drugs in Ohio?

What Happens when Workers ask for Brand Name Drugs in Ohio?
U.S. Steel Facing More Fines for Unsafe Work Environment 

U.S. Steel Facing More Fines for Unsafe Work Environment 
Flight Crew Hospitalized over Passenger Gift of Gummies

Flight Crew Hospitalized over Passenger Gift of Gummies
Creating a Value-Enabling Culture in Healthcare: The Role of Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Managers 

Creating a Value-Enabling Culture in Healthcare: The Role of Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Managers 
Fee Schedules for A4575: Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber, Disposable

Fee Schedules for A4575: Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber, Disposable
Lack of Actual Knowledge Dooms Negligence Claim against Coworkers for Jobsite Death

Lack of Actual Knowledge Dooms Negligence Claim against Coworkers for Jobsite Death
Was Okla. Worker Entitled to New Physician after Two Changes?

Was Okla. Worker Entitled to New Physician after Two Changes?
Indiana’s Exclusive Remedy Rule

Indiana’s Exclusive Remedy Rule
Fresno Sees String of Attacks on Postal Workers

Fresno Sees String of Attacks on Postal Workers
Worker Discovered Dead after Wife Tracks his Phone

Worker Discovered Dead after Wife Tracks his Phone
How Does Michigan Determine Wage Loss Benefits?

How Does Michigan Determine Wage Loss Benefits?
When is an Injury not an ‘Injury’ under Montana Workers’ Compensation Law?

When is an Injury not an ‘Injury’ under Montana Workers’ Compensation Law?
Could Seamstress who Fell Rushing into Warehouse Sew Up Workers’ Comp Claim?

Could Seamstress who Fell Rushing into Warehouse Sew Up Workers’ Comp Claim?
Did THC in Blood Send Vacuum Packer’s Benefits up in Smoke?

Did THC in Blood Send Vacuum Packer’s Benefits up in Smoke?
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NCCI’s latest report: Pain Management Interstate Variation

Pain Management Accounts for 30% of Workers Compensation Medical Costs in 2023, with Significant Variation Across States WHAT:New NCCI analysis examining pain management (PnM) costs in workers compensation across states. WHY IT MATTERS:Pain management represents […]
The Hidden Cost of Regulatory Surprise: What Workers’ Comp Stakeholders Should Know Before it’s Too Late 

There is more regulatory chaos in the workers' compensation pharmacy industry than ever before. While players focus on daily tasks like processing claims, negotiating contracts, and limiting usage, a quiet wave of changes to state […]
NCCI Court Case Update

Exclusive remedy—providing immunity to employers from employee tort suits for work-related injuries covered by WC—has been a closely watched topic among WC stakeholders for several years. In 2025, we reported on decisions addressing applicability and […]
Employer Choice in Workers’ Comp – a State-by-State Survey 

Introduction  In workers’ compensation cases, the selection of a treating physician significantly impacts both the injured worker’s recovery and costs borne by employers and workers’ compensation payers. Some states allow employees to choose their own physicians, while others […]
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    Ametros Honors and Supports Injured Workers with Member Momentum Campaign

    Campaign highlights injured workers who demonstrate unstoppable strength post-settlement WILMINGTON, MA (Feb. 26, 2026) – Ametros, the industry leader in professional administration and post-settlement medical care coordination, launched Member Momentum, a year-long campaign focused on honoring and […]
    ReEmployAbility Releases Transition2Work® Annual Program Results, Advancing Human-Centered Recovery Through Technology

    Helping Injured Employees Heal With Purpose Transition2Work connects injured employees to meaningful, modified-duty assignmentsthrough ReEmployAbility’s nationwide network of nonprofit partners. This people-focusedapproach—enhanced by intuitive digital tools—keeps employees engaged, confident, andconnected to purposeful work as they […]
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    Universal Employee Attacked by Family of Four Over Parking

    Safety at Work Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials with Universal Orlando Resort said one of their employees was attacked by a family of four in a dispute over restaurant parking. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, […]
    Cruise Line Exec Sues for Millions after Onboard Fall

    Santa Clarita, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – An executive with P&O Cruises has filed a multi-million claim against the cruise line saying an onboard injury left her unable to work. Kerry Middleton was working as a human […]
    Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

    What Do You Think? A worker is generally considered an employee, not an independent contractor, if the company has the power to control her work. But what if she does all her work in a […]
    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
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