el ATF Medical Names Katherine Nelson VP of National Sales By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 ATF Medical appointed Katherine Nelson to serve as vice president of sales. Katherine Nelson Nelson will be based in Las Vegas and oversee the company’s efforts to market mobility and accessibility… Full Article
el AppliedVR Names Michael Marsau Executive Director, Workers' Compensation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 AppliedVR appointed Michael Marsau as its executive director of workers’ compensation. Michael Marsau Marsau is overseeing the launch of the company’s flagship RelieVRx prescription therapeutic into the workers’ compensation market, the… Full Article
el Travelers Publishes 2024 Injury Impact Report By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Travelers Cos. said a review of more than 1.2 million work comp claims from 2017 to 2021 revealed that overexertion was the most frequent cause of injury, but slips,… Full Article
el Goldberg Segalla Adds Attorneys in Philadelphia, Baltimore By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Goldberg Segalla announced the addition of new attorneys to its workers' compensation defense offices in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Beteley T. Mulatu The firm added Angelina Nordeman to its work comp practice… Full Article
el WCC Commissioner Marshall Elected Chairman By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that Wesley G. Marshall was elected to a three-year term as chairman, effective Monday. Wesley G. Marshall Marshall succeeds Commissioner Robert A. Rapaport, whose term… Full Article
el Firefighter's Aortic Aneurysm Constitutes Presumptively Compensable Heart Disease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a firefighter with an aortic aneurysm had presumptively occupational heart disease. Case: Hanover County v. Moore, No. 0715-23-2, 07/09/2024, unpublished. Facts: Scott Moore… Full Article
el Employer Can't Relitigate Reasonableness of Worker's Mileage for Treatment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that an employer could not relitigate the reasonableness of a worker’s mileage expenses from traveling to see a chiropractor 78 miles from his home. John Edelblute… Full Article
el Worker Helping Crash Victim Gets Benefits for Injuries From Being Struck by Car By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from being struck by a car while attempting to aid a motorist… Full Article
el Collateral Estoppel Doesn't Bar Worker's Civil Suit for Alleged Exposure Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the doctrine of collateral estoppel did not bar a worker who failed to prove his occupational disease claim from seeking a civil… Full Article
el No Benefits for Worker With Inconsistent Accounts of Accident, Delay in Reporting Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for an alleged back injury. Case: Cecil v. Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co., No. 24-ICA-53, 07/30/2024, unpublished. Facts:… Full Article
el Supreme Court Upholds Award to Worker for Electric Shock Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a worker for his electric shock injury. Case: Quanta Services Inc. v. Bolling, No. 23-420, 08/01/2024, published. Facts: Zachary Bolling worked for… Full Article
el Court Reopens Worker's Claim, Orders Development of Additional Evidence By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned the closure of a worker’s claim and ordered that additional evidence be developed as to his preexisting conditions and whether they contributed to his… Full Article
el Federal Appellate Court Upholds Award of Black Lung Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court upheld an award of black lung benefits for a longtime coal miner. Case: Consol PA Coal Co. v. OWCP, No. 23-1892, 09/17/2024, unpublished. Facts: Stephen Hela worked as an… Full Article
el Department Releases Training Video By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's Compliance, Records and Training (CRT) unit has created a new training video to assist administrators who file denials of primary liability. The video provides information about: The… Full Article
el Labor Department: Electronic Medical Records Update Includes Penalty By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that starting Aug. 1, a new penalty of $500 can be assessed to health care provider agents who violate certain laws relating… Full Article
el Doctor May Consider All Relevant Body Parts in Assessing MMI By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that when assessing whether a worker is at maximum medical improvement, a physician may consider all relevant body… Full Article
el Research Group Releases Report on Access to Care By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Workers' Compensation Research and Evaluation Group released a new report on access to care in the Lone Star State's workers' compensation system between 2017 and 2022. This report measures the availability… Full Article
el Nonsignatory Can't Compel Arbitration of Wrongful Death Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A Texas appellate court ruled that a nonsignatory to an agreement could not compel arbitration of a family’s wrongful death claims despite its purported adoption of an occupational injury benefit… Full Article
el DWC Seeks Comments on Telemedicine Rules By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation seeks public comments on draft rules that would allow doctors to use telemedicine to perform maximum medical improvement examinations. “For example, when a treating doctor treats… Full Article
el Federal Court Sends Worker's Jones Act Claim Back to State Level By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court ruled that a worker’s Jones Act claims should be sent back to a Texas state court. Shanon Roy Santee worked as a remote-operated vehicle technician in the… Full Article
el Court Overturns $8.7 Million Jury Verdict Against Vessel Owner By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Appellate Court of Maryland overturned an $8.7 million jury verdict in favor of an injured worker against the owner of a vessel that also happened to be his employer. Case: Corman Marine… Full Article
el Nurse's Benefits Suspended Over Refusal to Attend Evaluation via Telehealth By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the suspension of an injured nurse’s benefits because she refused to participate in a telehealth evaluation requested by her employer. Case: Novalic v. PeaceHealth, No. 58451-4-II, 07/16/2024, unpublished. Facts: Eldina… Full Article
el Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2) By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:30:34 -0800 Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2)… Full Article
el California Legislative, Regulatory, and Angelotti Update By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 14:40:49 -0700 Workers' compensation defense attorney John P. Kamin will recap the highlights from this year's legislative session during this one-hour webinar. Kamin will also bring you up to date on the… Full Article
el 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
el Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 10: Business Relationships By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:54:40 -0800 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 16: Artificial Intelligence By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:03:21 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 22: Religion By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:37:04 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 24: The Homeless By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:11:35 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
el 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
el Litigation and Trial Procedures - Marina del Rey By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:35:23 -0700 WCAB Marina del Rey issues will be discussed in depth. … Full Article
el 2018 Liens Update - Los Angeles By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:16:02 -0800 This program provides the essential updates for the year 2018 on the topic of liens. The instructors will focus their teachings on the tools and skills for the entire spectrum… Full Article
el Judicial Tips for Litigation Developments - A Day with the Judges By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:05:12 -0700 Top Tips for Prepping Your Case for Trial Nailing the Doctor’s deposition Bullet Proving Your Medical Evidence Secrets Everyone Needs to Know About How to Accurately Rate PD WC Litigation Pitfalls and Pratfalls in… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Episode 92: With Daniel Brin By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:48:26 -0700 In this edition of Work Comp Matters, Daniel Brin joined Steve and Mike to talk about the Dodgers, the homeless, and all the other issues of the week concerning employees,… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Episode 95: Michael Burgis By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:22:18 -0800 Steve Interviews Michael Burgis, The Law Offices of Michael Burgis & Associates – we talk about his Personal life, business life & workers compensation matters. Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Episode 107: John Mcneely By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:09:52 -0800 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike, Robert & Special Guest, John McNeely (29 year Workers Compensation Hearing Representative), discusses experiences in workers compensation dealing with co-counsel, adjusters &… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Episode 109: The Homeless By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:02:20 -0700 During this addition of Work Comp matters Steve provides his solution to the homeless problem. Also during the show Steve Mike and Robert talk about marijuana, e-cigarette's, PG&E,Recent major league… Full Article
el Work Comp Matters - Episode 110: The Mueller Report By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:15:00 -0700 During this edition of Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike and Robert talk about the Mueller report, the investigative report on Christine Baker at the Department of industrial Relations, the investigative… Full Article
el A Practical Approach to Using the MTUS & Formulary Wisely to Avoid Treatment Denials By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:14:39 -0700 Whether you are an employer, claims examiner, medical provider or attorney, this program will provide you with a clear understanding and practical approach of how the MTUS and Formulary to… Full Article
el Worker Failed to Link Fall at Home to Prior Work-Related Ankle Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to establish her injuries from a fall at home were related to an ankle injury from an on-the-job accident which… Full Article
el L&I Announces Ergonomic Rule Development By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that it opened rulemaking for ergonomic regulations that would apply to airline ground crews. State lawmakers in 2023 enacted Senate Bill 5217,… Full Article
el Court Upholds Award for Worker's Elbow Injury from Fall By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award for a worker’s elbow injury from an on-the-job fall. Case: West Virginia United Health System Inc. v. DeWitt, No. 24-ICA-74, 10/28/2024, published. Facts:… Full Article
el Worker who Fell from Cement Truck Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on his injuries from a fall from a cement truck. Case:… Full Article
el Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Worker Struck by Falling Panel By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling panel should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Macaulay v. New Line Structures… Full Article
el Worker Who Fell in Elevator Shaft Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his fall while working in an elevator shaft. Case: De Souza v. Full Article
el WCAB Panel Says Orders Taking Matters off Calendar Are Not Final, Ineligible for Reconsideration By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 Orders taking a matter off calendar are not final orders for the purposes of seeking reconsideration, the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board said in a what it designated as a… Full Article
el L&I: Felony Charges Filed After Claimant Seen Lifting Weights at Gym By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 A worker collecting benefits for a back injury is facing fraud charges after he was reportedly observed lifting weights at a gym that exceeded the five-pound restriction his physician imposed,… Full Article
el WCC Chair Elected to IWCF By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that chairman Wesley G. Marshall was elected to the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation board of trustees. Wesley G. Marshall Marshall was elected to a three-year… Full Article
el Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a scaffold should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Ruiz v. BOP 245… Full Article
el PEO's: Professional Employer Organizations = A Shell Game? and Prosecution & Defense of UE Cases By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:23:06 -0700 This is a four-hour MCLE program that addresses the specific issues of the prosecution and defense of cases involving employee leasing companies, general-special employment law, and handling cases when the… Full Article
