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In a published decision with a dissent, the NC Court of Appeals denied the Plaintiff’s motion to add North Carolina Self-Insurance Security Association as a party to the claim....more
The Connecticut legislature has passed several important amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act that will affect how claims are valued and administered statewide. These legislative updates introduce notable changes to...more
A recent ruling concerning a workers’ compensation case in New Jersey reaffirmed that Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) funds should not be included in the calculation of attorney fees. The case involved a reopener application for a...more
The recent Barahona v. ABM Janitorial Services (2024) 53 CWCR 4, decision sheds light on a common but often misunderstood issue in California workers’ compensation: how liability is shared among multiple employers and...more
Vast changes are swiftly approaching regarding the efforts Workers’ Compensation practitioners must make in protecting Medicare’s interests in future medical settlements. The Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) has...more
For some state fund employers in Ohio, receiving a court complaint as a defendant in workers’ compensation litigation can be unexpected. Employers experiencing this for the first time are often surprised that an employee can...more
Martha Garduno Mondragon v. Jo Jo Pizza (WCAB); No. 174 C.D. 2024; filed Jan. 6, 2025 - This case involved a claimant who sustained work injuries as a result of a slip and fall on ice in the employer’s parking lot. A Claim...more
As the winter months roll on and snow and ice continue to cover the asphalt and concrete, it is helpful to remind ourselves about the state of the law with regard to employee injuries that result from falling down in parking...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two significant updates to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) rules, effective in 2025. These changes affect $0 MSA proposals and immediate...more
Workers’ compensation is considered a no-fault insurance system. Basically, it is intended to help injured workers get financial compensation for their lost wages and medical expenses if they are injured at work. However,...more
1. The Appellate Division addresses permanent partial vs. total disability. Hughes v. Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. and State of N.J. Second Inj. Fund, No. A-1188-22 (January 30, 2024)....more
House Bill 2490 has been introduced and it is best to quote from the sponsoring legislator’s words: [S]ome employers and insurers require claimants to sign side agreements forcing them to resign, preventing them from ever...more
Key Points: A workers’ compensation judge has the discretion to require live testimony from a petitioner as a condition for approval of a Section 20 settlement. The New Jersey Appellate Division defers to a judge’s findings...more