A surge in cumulative trauma claims is reshaping California workers' compensation trends, contributing to higher claim frequency, rising frictional costs and renewed pressure on insurer
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A California appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier validly cancelled an employer’s policy for failing to comply with a payroll audit before its employee
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Midyear workers' compensation renewals remained favorable for employers nationally, but an increase in California advisory pure premium rates is raising concerns that claim severity and
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West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a longtime coal worker did not have occupational pneumoconiosis.
Case: Cook v. Arch Coal, No.
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A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker’s untruthful response on a pre-employment medical questionnaire forfeited his entitlement to benefits for a back injury.
Case:
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A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a Labor Law claim by a worker struck by a falling piece of
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the loss of WorkCompCentral founder, president and chief executive officer David DePaolo.
David DePaolo
DePaolo died on
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill implementing his administration's Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund reforms.
Gov. Gavin Newsom
Newsom on Monday
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A rebound in hiring could increase workers' compensation premiums while putting upward pressure on injury frequency as employers add less-experienced workers, the National Council on
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The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission on Wednesday posted a warning about an elaborate scam using phony court proceedings to steal personal information from workers.
"This
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