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Could Injured Worker get Benefits for Reinjury Helping Buddy Move Washing Machine?
Could Injured Worker get Benefits for Reinjury Helping Buddy Move Washing Machine?

What Do You Think? An injury that does not occur in the course of employment can be compensable in Louisiana depending on how closely related it is to a prior work-related injury. A case involving […]
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?

What Do You Think? There is an exception to the exclusivity provision of Louisiana’s workers’ compensation statute. Under that exception, claimants are not limited to workers’ compensation benefits, but can also sue in tort, if […]
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 
What are the Late Payment Penalties Applicable to Ill. Employers? 

Do You Know the Rule? Two provisions in Illinois’ workers’ compensation statute authorize the Commission to penalize employers who refuse or delay the payment of benefits to an injured worker. At the same time, courts […]
Can Coughing Cook Fired During Leave Assert FMLA Interference Claim?
Can Coughing Cook Fired During Leave Assert FMLA Interference Claim?

What Do You Think? A case involving a Brooklyn cook who was hopefully not coughing into the soup before he took time off for bronchitis asks the question, how serious does an illness have to […]
Was Helping Boyfriend Run Rehab ‘Work’ for Purposes of TTD Fraud Finding?
Was Helping Boyfriend Run Rehab ‘Work’ for Purposes of TTD Fraud Finding?

What Do You Think? In Ohio, work, for purposes of total temporary disability compensation, doesn't always require that the worker is getting paid. A case involving an injured Big Lots employee who received TTD benefits […]
Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?
Did Past Falls Justify Trashing Part of Garbage Man’s Compensation for Concussion?

In West Virginia, employees are not entitled to compensation for the portion of an injury that is the result of pre-existing conditions. One case shows why it’s important for employers to ensure that at least […]
Did Severe Foot Injury Render 62-year-old Employee Permanently Disabled?
Did Severe Foot Injury Render 62-year-old Employee Permanently Disabled?

Courts and hearing officers may consider a variety of factors in determining whether an employee is permanently disabled because of a workplace injury. A case involving a farm and home goods store in Shelbyville, Ky. […]
Could Driver get Benefits for PTSD Caused by Customer who Attacked her bus?
Could Driver get Benefits for PTSD Caused by Customer who Attacked her bus?

What Do You Think? There’s a classic comedy skit by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner where a 2,000-year-old man explains the secrets of his longevity. Number 1: “Never run for a bus - there'll always […]