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What Do You Think? An injury that does not occur in the course of employment can be compensable in Louisiana depending on how closely related it is to a prior work-related injury. A case involving […]

What Do You Think? There is an exception to the exclusivity provision of Louisiana’s workers’ compensation statute. Under that exception, claimants are not limited to workers’ compensation benefits, but can also sue in tort, if […]

Do You Know the Rule? Two provisions in Illinois’ workers’ compensation statute authorize the Commission to penalize employers who refuse or delay the payment of benefits to an injured worker. At the same time, courts […]

What Do You Think? A case involving a Brooklyn cook who was hopefully not coughing into the soup before he took time off for bronchitis asks the question, how serious does an illness have to […]

What Do You Think? In Ohio, work, for purposes of total temporary disability compensation, doesn't always require that the worker is getting paid. A case involving an injured Big Lots employee who received TTD benefits […]

In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]