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Coverage Under the Policy in Delaware
Coverage Under the Policy in Delaware

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When is Medical Evidence Necessary in Pennsylvania to Show Causation?
When is Medical Evidence Necessary in Pennsylvania to Show Causation?

Do You Know the Rule? In Pennsylvania, a workers’ compensation claimant has to prove that he sustained an injury. He also needs to show that his job caused the injury. Because the employee bears the […]
Did Workers’ Comp Claim Come Back to Bite Worker who Tried to Sue Pet Food Company?
Did Workers’ Comp Claim Come Back to Bite Worker who Tried to Sue Pet Food Company?

The “exclusive remedy” rule is not the only thing that can stop an employee from suing a company for negligence when the company has workers’ compensation coverage. An Ohio case involving an employee who said […]
What are Rhode Island’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rules for Employers?
What are Rhode Island’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rules for Employers?

Compliance Corner When it comes to staying on the right side of workers' compensation law, the State of Rhode Island -- and Simply Research -- have the info on insurance rules. Here's a look at […]
Did Lab Have to Swallow Bitter Pill of $10 million Punitive Damages Award?
Did Lab Have to Swallow Bitter Pill of $10 million Punitive Damages Award?

What Do You Think? An employer can get sued for failing to reasonably accommodate an employee with a disability. But did you know that courts may award punitive damages to a worker who wins her […]
Relying too Hard on AI Costs Injured Worker Credibility with Federal Court
Relying too Hard on AI Costs Injured Worker Credibility with Federal Court

The Trained A-Eye An injured worker thought he was citing solid case law in support of his claims against his employer and its insurer, but AI led him astray -- and drew the court's ire. […]
Did Media Company Cancel Saleswoman’s Job because she Used FMLA Leave?
Did Media Company Cancel Saleswoman’s Job because she Used FMLA Leave?

What Do You Think? Employers can get into trouble for retaliation if they fire an employee because the employee is using or has used FMLA leave. But what if that employee genuinely cannot return to […]
Could Electrician who Fell through Unmarked Mezzanine Hole Sue Employer?
Could Electrician who Fell through Unmarked Mezzanine Hole Sue Employer?

What Do You Think? Employees generally can’t sue employers for monetary damages in court. Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy, in most cases, and tends to zap those cases right out of court. But consider […]