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Was Janitor whose Knee Popped in Hallway Entitled to Benefits?
Was Janitor whose Knee Popped in Hallway Entitled to Benefits?

What Do You Think? Ravenswood, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- To obtain workers’ compensation benefits, an employee generally has to show, among other things, that her injury was caused by her work activities. A case involving a […]
Injured D.C. Worker Gets 2nd Chance to Test Exclusive Remedy Limits
Injured D.C. Worker Gets 2nd Chance to Test Exclusive Remedy Limits

Case File While a worker injured on the job didn't present evidence regarding whether Washington, D.C.'s exclusive remedy rules should apply, an appeals court found that the lower court was too hasty in deciding that […]
New Psychological Reports Merit 2nd Look at Worker’s PTD Request
New Psychological Reports Merit 2nd Look at Worker’s PTD Request

Case File Because a worker presented evidence that his psychological condition had worsened, the Ohio Supreme Court determine that an SHO too hastily turned away his request for PTD benefits. Simply Research subscribers have access […]
What are the Two Types of Compensable Psychological Injuries in New York?
What are the Two Types of Compensable Psychological Injuries in New York?

Do You Know the Rule? Only accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of employment are compensable under New York’s Workers' Compensation Law. This sometimes includes psychological injuries.  Interested in compliance information from […]
Video of Louisiana Logger Sans Walking Stick Axes his Benefits
Video of Louisiana Logger Sans Walking Stick Axes his Benefits

DeRidder, LA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If a company or carrier suspects an employee of making false statements to obtain or extend workers’ compensation benefits, having a private investigator film the claimant’s activities prior to and after […]
What Medical Proof is Required for Payment of Compensation in Ohio?
What Medical Proof is Required for Payment of Compensation in Ohio?

Youngstown, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to payment of compensation, the proof might be in the pudding, but it definitely has to be in the medical evidence. As Simply Research subscribers know, that medical […]
Notice of Election to Obtain Coverage from Other States for Employees Working Outside of Ohio
Notice of Election to Obtain Coverage from Other States for Employees Working Outside of Ohio

Form Focus Ohio law allows employers to obtain coverage in other, states in addition to their Ohio coverage, which is spelled out Ohio Revised Code 4123.292. When this happens, employers must submit a form, which […]
Doctor’s Late Change in Opinion Warrants Continuance for Dunkin Donuts
Doctor’s Late Change in Opinion Warrants Continuance for Dunkin Donuts

Case File A late-in-the game shift in a doctor's opinion was beyond an employer's control, and thus a continuance was in order. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the case. Case […]