iss Federal Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Mechanic's Disability Discrimination Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured mechanic’s claim for disability discrimination. Case: Goosen v. Minnesota Department of Transportation, No. 23-2360, 06/24/2024, published. Facts: Robert Wayne Goosen worked… Full Article
iss Supervisor Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Civil Suit Over Motor Vehicle Accident By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil suit against his supervisor for his injuries from motor vehicle accident caused when the supervisor fell asleep… Full Article
iss Split Court Upholds Dismissal of Widow's Intentional Tort Claims Arising from Out-of-State Accident By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A divided Texas appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a widow’s intentional tort claims arising from her husband’s fatal motor vehicle accident in Oklahoma. Justin Schneider worked for QES Pressure… Full Article
iss Court Dismisses Carrier's Challenge to Compensability Finding By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Texas appellate court dismissed an insurance carrier’s challenge to a trial judge’s finding of compensability for a worker’s death, ruling that the judgment entered had been void. Case: Texas Mutual… Full Article
iss Court Dismisses Dispute Over Whether Worker Qualifies as Public Safety Employee By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Maryland Appellate Court rejected a dispute over whether an injured worker qualified as a public safety employee due to a lack of jurisdiction. Case: Clifton T. Perkins Hospital v. Frierson, No. Full Article
iss Court Upholds Commission's Method for Determining Worker's AWW but Vacates Calculation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Maryland Appellate Court ruled that the state Workers’ Compensation Commission used an appropriate methodology to calculate a worker’s average weekly wages but miscalculated the amount by relying on an improper… Full Article
iss Property Owner Not Entitled to Summary Dismissal of Suit By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that a property owner was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a civil suit brought by an injured employee of a contractor hired to… Full Article
iss 2015 Emerging Fee Schedule Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:21:18 -0800 Current problems being experienced by providers and payers in workers’ compensation. Full Article
iss AOE/COE and other Threshold Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:20:25 -0700 This training will examine the basic tenets of workers’ compensation law every claims specialist should master. All material will focus on four main subject areas: (1) Identifying the Industrial Injury;… Full Article
iss Illinois Top 10 Issues and Recent Appellate Cases By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:12:22 -0700 Illinois Worker’s Compensation 2016 – The Top 10 issues and the Top 10 recent Appellate cases! Is the future bright for Illinois Employers?… Full Article
iss Litigation Strategies for Developing the Issue of Accurate PD: Theory, Evidence, Negotiation and Trial By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:08:20 -0700 Litigation Strategies for Developing the Issue of Accurate PD: Theory, Evidence, Negotiation and Trial. Understand how to Litigate a Workers’ Comp Case, when the primary issue is Permanent Disability. This… Full Article
iss Work Comp Matters - Episode 106: Saul Allweiss By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:38:01 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Ted, Mike & Guest, Saul Alweiss (Workers Compensation Extraordinaire Attorney), discuss alternative dispute resolution, workers compensation carveouts, dealing with opposing counsel, evaluating evidence,… Full Article
iss Commissioner Approves 6.9% Rate Decrease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance approved a 6.9% decrease in rates for workers' compensation policies incepting on or after Jan. 1. Average rate changes will vary by industry… Full Article
iss Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Civil Suit Against Employer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured worker’s civil suit against his employer based on his injuries from a piece of farm equipment his employer had… Full Article
iss Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Former SAIF Employee's Retaliation Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a SAIF employee’s claim she that was terminated in retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct. Case: Cuddigan-Placito v. SAIF, No. 760. Full Article
iss Legal Specialization Test Prep - Practice and Procedure / Medical Issues By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 11:12:45 -0700 Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Full Article
iss 2024 Regulatory and Issues Forecast By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:09:50 -0800 This discussion, presented by HIRMA, will cover regulations and risk management issues impacting attendees organizations in 2024. Full Article
iss Court Rejects Untimely Appeal From Dismissal of Negligence Claim Against Doctor By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Tennessee Court of Appeals said a series of post-order motions filed by a self-represented injured worker didn’t extend the statute of limitations, so the appeal of the order dismissing… Full Article
iss Supreme Court Issues Writ Directing Dismissal of Contract, Bad-Faith Claims Against Carrier By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Alabama Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus compelling a trial court to dismiss the breach-of-contract and bad-faith claims against an insurance carrier arising out of a roofing worker’s… Full Article
iss Split Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Retaliatory Termination Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Alabama Supreme Court summarily denied a worker’s challenge to the dismissal of her retaliatory termination claim over the dissent of a justice who argued that the court should have… Full Article
iss Contemptuous Conduct by Worker, Counsel Doesn't Allow for Dismissal of PTD Claim as Sanction By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits could not be thrown out as untimely because he was actively litigating the matter, nor could… Full Article
iss Senate Confirms Reappointment of Commissioner Gillen By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Senate unanimously confirmed the reappointment of James C. Gillen to the state Industrial Commission. James C. Gillen The Carolina Journal reports that the Senate on Thursday voted 45-0… Full Article
iss No Additional Benefits for Worker's Knee Issues, Psychological Conditions By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an injured airline employee was not entitled to additional benefits for his knee issues or mental health conditions. Case: Pierson v. Full Article
iss Industrial Commission Opens Registration for Annual Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Industrial Commission opened registration for its annual conference being held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The 29th annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will… Full Article
iss Worker's Chemical Exposure Claim Goes Back to Commission for Further Findings By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Court of Appeals sent a worker’s claim for disability benefits back to the Industrial Commission for further findings. Case: Bailey v. Southern Lithoplate Inc., No. COA24-55, 08/20/2024, unpublished. Facts:… Full Article
iss Court Upholds Dismissal of Day Care Worker's Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a day care worker’s claims for disability discrimination, workers’ compensation retaliation and negligence. Case: Long v. KeltanBW Inc., No. 112919, 06/20/2024, published. Facts:… Full Article
iss Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Intentional Tort Claim Against Employer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s intentional tort claim accusing his employer of allegedly causing his accident by removing the safety feet from the ladder… Full Article
iss Split Court Rejects Magistrate's Recommendation, Issues Writ Vacating Denial of PTD Award By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A divided Ohio appellate court rejected the recommendation of a magistrate and issued a writ of mandate compelling the Industrial Commission to overturn its denial of an injured worker’s claim… Full Article
iss Split Court Issues Writ for Worker to Receive VSSR Award for Trench Accident By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted an enhanced award of benefits for his employer’s violation of a specific safety requirement for shoring trenches. Curtis Berry… Full Article
iss Worker Gets Writ Directing Commission to Consider His Entitlement to TTD By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 An Ohio appellate court issued a limited writ of mandamus directing the Industrial Commission to determine a worker’s entitlement to temporary total disability benefits for a period of unemployment. Case: State… Full Article
iss Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Claim for Additional TTD as Time-Barred By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s challenge to the termination of her temporary total disability benefits as time-bared. Case: Arndt v. Jefferson County Public Schools, No. 2023-SC-0377-WC,… Full Article
iss Crane Service Has Single Citation Reinstated, Another Dismissed By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a citation against a crane service provider but reinstated another. Case: Secretary of the Education & Labor Cabinet v. Sterett Crane and… Full Article
iss Comp Judge Nominating Commission Meeting Aug. 19 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Florida’s Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims will meet Aug. 19 in Orlando to interview judges for reappointment. The following judges are being considered for reappointment: William Anderson; Robert… Full Article
iss Worker's Request for Hearing Dismissed as Untimely By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s request for a hearing as untimely despite his claim that he had never received notice that his employer’s insurance carrier… Full Article
iss Missed Deadlines, Lack of Discovery Wreck Worker's Request for Hearing By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s request for hearing was properly dismissed, given her failure to adhere to deadlines and failure to participate in discovery and a… Full Article
iss Industrial Commission Announces New Training Opportunities By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Arizona Industrial Commission announced that it's Medical Resource Office has added training opportunities for providers, payers and third-party administrators. The training course for providers is comprised of four, 30-minute webinars… Full Article
iss Court Upholds Dismissal of Municipal Employee's Tort Suit Against Employer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Louisiana appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a municipal employee’s suit against her employer for her injuries from a fall allegedly caused by the city’s negligence in maintaining… Full Article
iss High Court: No Compensation for Jouster Injured at Renaissance Festival By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Louisiana Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a decision finding that a man injured while jousting was excluded from the state's workers' compensation system. On Tuesday, a 6-1… Full Article
iss Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Defamation Claims Against Employer By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s defamation claim against his employer for alleged statements made after he appeared to suffer an on-the-job injury. Case:… Full Article
iss Commission Sets Claims Administration Workshop By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission is holding a claims administration workshop on Oct. 4. The Claims Administration Made Easy workshop will examine third-party claims, the various filings that must be… Full Article
iss Commissioner Wilkerson Retires Sept. 15 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that Avery B. Wilkerson Jr. will retire, effective Sept. 15. Avery B. Wilkerson Jr. Wilkerson has served as a commissioner since June 2008 when… Full Article
iss Supreme Court Reissues Decision Questioning Its Own Precedent By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The South Carolina Supreme Court reissued its decision upholding an injured worker’s award but questioned the continued viability of its case law allowing an employer to base its defense on a… Full Article
iss Nominate a stroke hero today: 2025 Stroke Hero Awards open for submissions By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:30:00 GMT DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2024 - Strokes can strike at any age, challenging survivors to overcome physical, emotional and cognitive changes. Nominations are open now for the 2025 Stroke Hero Awards from the American Stroke Association, a division of the ... Full Article
iss What to do When a Photo is Missing Parts By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:13:00 +0000 There are times when I'm walking around enjoying the scenery and occasionally taking what I think are interesting photographs around town and I forget to compose correctly. This is normally not noticed until I review them later as I tend not to look at each shot when taken. This is a different shooting mode than when I really want something special. Then the histogram is reviewed and for images with strong contrast several exposures may be taken. And if tripod is available it will be used. The above image is the final edited version that I wanted but failed to capture correctly. Part of the problem is that I wear glasses and sometimes I don't remove them when looking in the camera view finder. I do when the image is critical but for shoot and grab shots I tend to place viewfinder only on the glass face and if I don't line up correctly the image is off centre to what I see. If you have taken several photos then there may be parts in others that you can use to correct test perfect sections. In the 3 photos combined below, the far left image is the one I wanted (#1) but as you can see, it's missing parts like the feet and sidewalk. The 2 other photos (middle #2 and right #3) are ones I used to fill in missing sections and cover parts that needed to be removed. The big problem with the other photographs is that they are from different angles and perspectives and therefore, a direct overlay to match parts will not work. You will need to stretch, twist and rotate a little to make the parts fit. In the next composite photo below with the main image, I extracted the parts of each section that was used to reconstruct the final photograph. Image #1 provides a good frame-work (base layer) for the whole of photo, except I wanted the lady in image #2Image #2 was cut and placed on a separate layer and set to difference mode to make it easier to see when frame matches as it all turns black. I needed her bottom feet from another image (#3) to finish off her legs.There was still the problem of the missing parts of the steps from part #2 which was added by image #4. Rather than placing a whole copy of another image on top and using masking for desired parts and moving around, I recommend only cutting out the main parts from another file and copying to the working file. The reason for this is that when you zoom in on a large image to examine the fit, the handles are no longer available to use for positioning as these are at the edges of image. By only using a cropped parts, the handles for positioning are now just outside the smaller part and available for use even when zoomed in. This is a lot of work and not for everyone. It would be easier to retake the photograph, if possible, but if you're on vacation or it's an impromptu moment, it may not be possible. This process allows you to get the photograph that you wanted but somehow missed.I do realize that I need to be more careful when using glasses and maybe a monocle for the other eye would work. This is one advantage that EV viewfinders on back of camera work well for people with glasses. Niels Henriksen Full Article PhotoShop San Miguel de Allende Technique
iss Bissendorf By rwez.blogspot.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:03:00 +0000 bissendorf, a set on Flickr.If you like castles, check out our weekend trip to Bissendorf, Germany. Full Article
iss Testing Brain Injury-Related Vision Issues with People Who Can’t Communicate By www.brainline.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 EST How do you test the vision of someone with TBI who cannot communicate — talk or respond otherwise to questions? Full Article
iss 5 Common WordPress Issues and How to Fix Them By cssdeck.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:07:42 +0000 While WordPress is generally user-friendly, some common errors can occur. Fortunately, your WordPress issue has likely been reported and resolved already. We all appreciate WordPress, but it can sometimes be frustrating. It’s unpleasant when our site crashes due to the [...] Read Article The post 5 Common WordPress Issues and How to Fix Them first appeared on CSS Reset. Full Article Uncategorized
iss Crows, Ghosts, And Autumn Bliss (October 2024 Wallpapers Edition) By smashingmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT Could there be a better way to celebrate the beginning of a new month than with a collection of desktop wallpapers? We’ve got some eye-catching designs to sweeten up your October. Enjoy! Full Article
iss Urging Multi-Pronged Effort to Halt Climate Crisis, Scientists Say Protecting World’s Forests as Vital as Cutting Emissions By www.ecology.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 19:38:06 +0000 By Julia Conley Common Dreams “Our message as scientists is simple: Our planet’s future climate is inextricably tied to the future of its forest.” With a new statement rejecting the notion that drastically curbing emissions alone is enough to curb … Continue reading → Full Article ET News Plants & Forests carbon capture carbon emissions climate scientist Deforestation forest conservation Global Warming
iss NRC Commissioners Wright and Crowell Visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems By www.flickr.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:58:07 -0700 NRCgov posted a photo: Commissioner Wright and Commissioner Crowell visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts. CFS is one of several firms seeking to use nuclear fusion (where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium) to generate electricity. The company is currently developing a system using powerful magnetic fields to control the extremely hot plasma that sustains a fusion reaction. Visit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website at www.nrc.gov/. Photo Usage Guidelines: www.flickr.com/people/nrcgov/ Privacy Policy: www.nrc.gov/site-help/privacy.html. For additional information, or to comment on this photo contact us via e-mail at: OPA.Resource@nrc.gov. Full Article
