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Could the NFL Use an “Exclusive Remedy” Defense to Block Concussion Lawsuits

by Jodi Ginsberg - Georgia Workers Compensation... on 5/15/2012

Recently, a number of retired football players have sued the NFL for damages arising from concussion injuries associated with the head trauma regularly incurred in professional football games. Does the NFL have an argument...more

British Columbia says bulling and harassment “are not acceptable at any level” with Bill 14

by Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP on 5/8/2012

The British Columbia legislature recently tabled amendments to Bill 14—the WORKERS COMPENSATION AMENDMENT ACT, 2011—to address bullying and harassment in the workplace. The amendments to Bill 14, among other things, expand...more

Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Round Up

by Howard Ankin on 4/27/2012

Here’s what other personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers have been talking about over the past few weeks: *Jury Instruction Social Networking (Day on Torts) *North Carolina: Jail Time for Uninsured...more

A woman's injury during sex seen as legit work injury by judge

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 4/20/2012

We don't often write about international workers' compensation cases, but a recent ruling in an Australian case is notable enough to share on this Alabama blog. If you were on a work trip and got hurt during a sexual "tryst"...more

Court: Regional District Employees Are “Town” Employees; Claims Barred By Workers’ Compensation Act Exclusivity

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 4/17/2012

The Connecticut Supreme Court, in a decision that will be officially released next week (but released this morning), held that an animal control officer for several towns, was an employee of each of the towns. Because...more

BENZENE EXPOSURE

by Paul Parks on 4/15/2012

Benzene is absorbed rapidly and extensively after inhalation and ingestion. It is absorbed less extensively through intact skin; however, percutaneous absorption may contribute to total body burden....more

Injuries that Occur on Your Way To or From Work

by Jodi Ginsberg - Georgia Workers Compensation... on 4/12/2012

Georgia law is fairly well settled that an injury you incur while on your way to or from work is not a compensable injury. The policy behind this rules arises from concerns about the lack of control your employer would have...more

Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Introducing "Negotiated Rates" of Past Medical Costs in Workers' Compensation Benefits...

by Sedgwick LLP on 4/10/2012

In Lydia Sanchez v. Darrell G. Brooke, et. al., (March 8, 2012, B224835), California's Court of Appeal, Second District, acknowledged and extended the recent California Supreme Court decision in Howell v. Hamilton Meats &...more

When An Attorney Is (and Isn't) Necessary in a Work-Related Injury Claim

by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 4/2/2012

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2010. A preliminary total of 4,547 fatal workplace injuries were reported for the same year. Most companies...more

Weekly Law Resume - March 29, 2012: Insurance–Trucker’s Financial Responsibility Endorsement

by Low, Ball & Lynch on 4/2/2012

Global Hawk Insurance Company v. Century-National Insurance Company Court of Appeal, First District(February 29, 2012) This case considered whether an endorsement provided under the Financial Responsibility laws for a...more

Tips For If You Are Injured on the Job

by Howard Ankin on 3/26/2012

Make sure to notify your employer as soon as possible after your accident- Although the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act allows you forty-five days to notify your employer of your accident, the sooner the better. Keep...more

Severe work injury case ends favorably for brain injury victim

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 3/19/2012

When someone chooses to work construction there is going to be some risk involved, especially when the person is working up on scaffolding. However, employers are still expected to do everything in their power to keep their...more

California Court of Appeal Extends Howell v. Hamilton Meats Rule to Limit Injured Person's Medical Expenses to Discounted Amounts...

by Barger & Wolen on 3/12/2012

Last year, the California Supreme Court held in Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. that an injured plaintiff whose medical expenses were paid through private health insurance could not recover as economic damages...more

Accident Victim Gives Thumbs Up To Reconstructive Surgery

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 3/8/2012

For those who work in cubicles for the majority of their days, they likely don't have to regularly worry about losing a body part to the job. In the case of one worker in Mississippi, he lost a thumb while working as a...more

Illinois Court Holds Shoulder Injury Does Not Constitute Scheduled Loss to Injured Arm

by Howard Ankin on 3/6/2012

An important Illinois workers’ compensation decision was handed down by the Appellate Court of Illinois, Third District, at the end of 2011. At issue in Will County Forest Preserve District v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation...more

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