Workers' Compensation Perspectives
MARCH 23, 2020
The “Unknown” occupational disease risk in workers’ compensation When workers’ compensation systems started a century ago, the focus was “industrial accidents”. page U47] Over time, most workers’ compensation systems adapted to include coverage for occupational diseases. This limitation was noted at the time.
The Workcomp Writer
JUNE 28, 2022
In 2016, the employer requested review of Sheppard’s ongoing health care treatment and service for medications prescribed by Dr. Eva Dickinson. On August 1, 2017, the IAB affirmed the decision of the utilization reviewer and found that Dr. Dickinson failed to substantiate the reasonableness and necessity of her treatment related to Sheppard.
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The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 26, 2022
In 2017, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which she attributed to her years of service as a firefighter. She did not, however, file for workers’ compensation benefits. The statute did not simply alter the means by which firefighters obtain already-existing workers’ compensation benefits. Background. was not retroactive.
Workers' Compensation
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Wearing an employer-designated work uniform shouldn’t result in severe and debilitating occupational exposures. Unfortunately, some American Airlines flight attendants suffered injuries from wearing the flight uniforms prescribed by their employer. The lawsuit that they filed lawsuit resulted in a $1.1 Million award.
Florida Workers' Comp
JANUARY 8, 2023
I ponder a recent order I read, and it leads me back somewhat to a post I authored about a California attorney's woes Dont' Double Down (June 2017). The Court noted that the failures had resulted in delay for the injured worker and employer to have their day in hearing with the JCC. The doctor did not. and thereupon imposed sanctions.
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 26, 2022
In 2017, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which she attributed to her years of service as a firefighter. She did not, however, file for workers’ compensation benefits. The statute did not simply alter the means by which firefighters obtain already-existing workers’ compensation benefits. Background. was not retroactive.
Workers' Compensation Perspectives
APRIL 10, 2018
Every workers’ compensation system provides certain payments in the event of a work-related death of a worker. The expectation that workers’ compensation insurance will cover the full cost of a funeral and burial of an injured worker, however, is not the reality in all jurisdictions. 2017: $82,022.93 $US).
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