Sometimes tensions flare up between employees resulting in physical altercations with unexpected consequences. A case in point is Bhut v. Aluminum Shapes, No. A-4652-17T1, 2019 N.J. Super. Unpub. ...
Read More Summer temperatures bring special jobsite hazards for those working outdoors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), at least 815 workers were killed and 70,000 injured due to heat stress between ...
Read More WCRI Pharmaceutical Study Shows Decreased Use In Almost 27 States
WCRI (Worker’s Compensation Research Institute – Boston, MA just released a vast pharmaceutical study that ...
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Following up on the topic of distracted driving. This blog featured the topic in December 2018: Texting and other Distracted Driving. That focused on the proposals in Senate Bill (SB) 76 and House Bill ...
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Around Chicago we have two seasons: winter and construction. This week, as much of the world turns to France to watch their national teams compete for the FIFA Women’s World Cup ...
Read More In January 2019, Texas Mutual filed a petition with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requesting that the Department permit the continued use of Classification Code 0923, which allows carriers to rate ...
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As your workers’ compensation partner, we’re committed to helping you stay informed of the latest regulatory updates in workers’ compensation. July 1 brings several class code changes and ...
Read More There is a recurring challenge in Florida workers' compensation, the finality of a "final" order. The topic seemingly frustrates the most seasoned attorneys periodically. The challenge relates to the nature ...
Read More Mental health has traditionally been considered a pariah in workers’ compensation claims management. The old way of thinking is that when psychological issues enter the picture, claim costs spin out of ...
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