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Awards and Memories

Florida Workers' Comp

The Workers' Compensation Institute described the award: it "was created “to recognize those who had performed outstanding and selfless service in advancing the philosophy and practice of the workers’ compensation system.” Al was the manager of the Workers' Compensation Department. WCI Newsletter (May 2012).

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NC Employer May Not Use Truck Driver’s “Misconduct” in Causing Accident as Excuse for Denying TTD Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

The employer began paying indemnity benefits and medical compensation to Richards, and did not contest the compensability of the claim within the statutory deadline, thereby accepting the compensability of his “low back” injury. The employer appealed to the Full Commission, which affirmed in relevant part. 2d 695 (2004).

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Medical Marijuana Within the Context of Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Workcomp Writer

In 2016, he enrolled in New Jersey's medical marijuana program, both as a means of pain management and to overcome an opioid addiction. In October 2016, claimant began treatment with a pain management specialist. He had been treated by a number of pain management specialists and had undergone various treatments, including opioids.