Case File The Iowa Supreme Court applied the AMA Guides to clarify that the impairment value for a distal clavicle excision didn't get the 25% multiplier from Table 16-18. Case Klein v. Whirlpool Corp., No. […]

What Do You Think? Employers and supervisors are generally protected from personal injury lawsuits if they maintain workers’ compensation coverage. But those protections may cease if a supervisor injures someone while acting outside the scope […]

Compliance Corner Do you know what happens to New Jersey employers who try to fudge it on workers' compensation insurance coverage? As Simply Research subscribers know, the rules are as follows. 'Disorderly Persons Offense' An […]

Compliance Corner What does Michigan require for reimbursement of dispensed prescription medications? Thanks to Simply Research, here's a guide. AWP Minus 10% Prescription medication must be reimbursed at the average wholesale price minus 10%, as […]

Compliance Corner Among defenses available in workers' compensation claims, many states provide a defense for a lack of or late notice of a worker's injury, subject to exceptions. As Simply Research subscribers know, the Nevada […]

Case File Evidence of a coworker's safety-rule violations and workplace misconduct did not create a jury question on willful and wanton conduct where the coworker lacked knowledge of a specific high-probability risk to the injured […]

Compliance Corner When it comes to workers' compensation payments, injured workers and employers are probably most interested in when and how payments are due. Thanks to Simply Research, we take a look at the rules […]

Compliance Corner Did you know that Tennessee sets out excess insurance rules for employers covered by the Volunteer State's workers' compensation law? As Simply Research subscribers know, those rules are as follows. The Basics In […]