The Workers Compensation Research Institute reported an increase in lump-sum settlements after New York lawmakers adopted reforms in 2007.

About a quarter of indemnity claims,

A divided New York appellate court upheld the denial of benefits for a bus driver’s post-traumatic stress disorder.

Case: Matter of Waddy v. Manhattan &

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his slip-and-fall accident.

Case: Bravo

A Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced legislation that would increase benefits provided to workers who are seriously and permanently disfigured.

Rep. Jason Dawkins

Rep.

A New York appellate court ruled that the Justice for Injured Workers Act applies retroactively to a worker allegedly injured before the law took effect.

Case: Garcia v.