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Petition for compensability of post-concussion syndrome treatment granted. Petition to terminate total disability benefits, alleging ability to return to work w/restrictions and forfeited right to benefits for refusing reasonable medical treatment, denied
Ms. Makowski injured her low back, neck, shoulder, head/brain in a work-related motor vehicle accident on January 22, 2009, and remained on total disability benefits. The Industrial Accident Board later determined that Ms.
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Once again, sufficient compliance with the drug-free workplace policy rules by employers and medical review officers is not enough.
The claimant suffered a back injury, which he reported immediately to his supervisor. He was sent for a post-accident drug test and tested positive for THC.
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New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legislation Update
At this time, there are various pending New Jersey workers’ compensation legislation. Below are some of the more notable ones in the 2024-25 session.
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Act 121 and Act 126 Signed into Law by Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro
On October 30, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law two significant Pennsylvania workers’ compensation bills that were recently passed by the State Legislature.
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Acts 121 and Act 126 Signed into Law by Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro
Act 126 establishes direct deposit for the payment of wage benefits to claimants.
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Prescription Disputes Remain under the Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Florida Dept. of Financial Services
Rite Rx Pharmacy Corp. v. Packard Claims Administration, Inc., 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida, Case No. CACE21000476
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp – Special FL Alert – October 11, 2024,
Relying on Delaware Superior Court memorandum opinion that determined the Industrial Accident Board correctly decided to terminate total disability benefits following a total knee replacement, Delaware Supreme Court affirms Boards’ decision.
The claimant suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for approximately 20 twenty years and required biological medications to treat pain, swelling and stiffness in his joints.
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Although claimants have a statutory right to file petitions for benefits, a recent order imposing sanctions on a claimant’s attorney highlights the non-frivolous litigation and ‘good faith’ limitations imposed on that statutory right.
While not a district court opinion, this judge of compensation claims’ order addresses an ever-increasing source of frustration: filing and maintaining petitions for benefits without good faith efforts to either resolve these disputes before filin
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Appellate Division affirmed grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant.
The plaintiff began working for Seabrook in January 2017, and in April 2017, he injured his right hand while cleaning a commercial mixing machine (Line 9).
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