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NC Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Add Self-Insurance Association in Asbestos Exposure Case

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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

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Texas Appeals Court Finds Project Owner Excluded From Coverage as Claimants’ Statutory Employer

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On April 3, 2025, a Texas state appeals court reversed a trial court order awarding Exxon Mobil $25 million under an umbrella insurance policy issued by Lexington Insurance Co. to Brock Services Ltd. The appeals court found...more

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A NEW MEDIC-ERA; Changes to CMS Review Guidelines in 2025

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

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Litigation in Ohio: What State Fund Employers Need to Know

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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

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Employer’s Refusal to Compromise It’s Subrogation Lien During Pendency of a Tort Action Does Not Constitute Bad Faith Resulting in...

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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

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Worker's Compensation Denied in California: What to Do Next

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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

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Subrogation and UIM Claims: Unpacking the Recent Henry and Manz Decisions

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The Delaware Supreme Court's decisions in Henry I and Henry II have had a significant impact on workers’ compensation claims involving underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits. Here, we break down the complex issues surrounding...more

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Top 10 Developments in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation in 2024

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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

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What Are the Different Kinds of Workers’ Compensation Settlements in New Jersey?

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In New Jersey, your workers’ compensation claim can be settled in one of two ways: an Order Approving Settlement or an Order Approving Settlement with Dismissal....more

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What is the Statute of Limitations in California Personal Injury Law?

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What is a Personal Injury Case? As we explain below, California law imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Initially, it helps that you understand the nature of a personal injury case....more

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The Chartwell Chronicles: Occupational Exposure Claims

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In Episode 3 of The Chartwell Chronicles, hosts Colin Davis and Brittany Atkinson discuss Occupational Exposure Claims. Topics of discussion include the different types of occupational claims, how Judges decide Motions, who...more

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The Chartwell Chronicles: An Overview of New Jersey Workers' Compensation

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In Episode 1 of The Chartwell Chronicles, hosts Colin Davis and Brittany Atkinson cover the basics of workers' compensation claims in New Jersey. This episode is geared toward providing useful information to listeners who are...more

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Settlement and Mediation Strategy

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Chartwell Law's Jason Hanford, Esq., Robert J. Baker, Esq. and Jaclyn A. Vottero, Esq. present this informative webinar addressing settlement and mediation strategy. During this presentation, our panelists cover various...more

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[Webinar] PA Workers' Compensation Series – Part 6: Settlement and Mediation Strategy - March 24th, 12:00 pm ET

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Join us for our informative webinar series on various fundamental aspects of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. These webinars address the specific and practical components involved in handling the defense of Pennsylvania...more

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An Overview of South Carolina Workers' Compensation

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Chartwell Law's Leslie M. Whitten, Esq. and Jason Hanford, Esq. present this informative webinar addressing the fundamentals of South Carolina workers' compensation and cover: • South Carolina Commission jurisdiction; •...more

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An Overview of New Jersey Workers' Compensation

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Chartwell Law's Brittany Atkinson, Esq., Kevin J. Riefenstahl, Esq., and Colin J. Davis, Esq. present this informative webinar addressing the fundamentals of New Jersey workers' compensation and cover: • Classifications of...more

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A False Sense of Closure: Worker’s Compensation Settlement Doesn’t End Employer’s Pain

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The recently published California case of Camacho v. Target has highlighted an often misunderstood issue in the world of employment law settlements. ...more

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Injured workers must inform BWC of third-party settlements

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The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) must be notified of potential third-party settlements that would compensate an injured worker for an injury, even when an application...more

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