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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office conducts Workers’ Compensation Fraud/Unlicensed Contractor Operation

The purpose of the operation was to address unlicensed contractors working without the required contractor license and engaging in construction class work without the required workers’ compensation ... read more

Best Workers’ Comp Lawyers Fort Worth, TX Of 2024

Texas is a state known for its rugged independence. That can be a huge boon in many situations, but it can also be a problem if you are injured on the job in Texas. With some of the most convoluted ... read more

NY Appeals Court Reopens Court Officer's Compensation Claim From WTC Terror Attacks

The Appellate Division, Third Department acknowledged that the officer, at a minimum, had a tangible connection in helping evacuate the court building near the World Trade Center. read more

Commentary: Workers' compensation should cover mental injury, too

During the pandemic, extreme work stress hurt frontline employees. A measure before the Legislature would protect their right to seek help. read more

What Does 'File' Mean in Workers' Comp Cases? High Court Clarifies

This is an important decision for all injured workers, Andrew Wallace said. When a worker is injured, they often need medical treatment and payments for lost wages right away. Most injured workers do ... read more

Hennepin County paid $240,000 to settle former Sheriff David Hutchinson's workers' comp claims

More than $47K from the settlement went to pay off county vehicle and guardrail destroyed in drunken driving crash. read more

Former sheriff paid for damaged guardrail, SUV using taxpayer-funded workers compensation settlement

Newly released documents show that nearly $47,000 was deducted from former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson's $240,000 taxpayer-funded workers' compensation settlement, signed in November 2023. read more

Pitbull Law Firm Advocates for Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Clients with Direct Approach

Intensifies Fight for Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Victims Through Enhanced Client Communication and Social Media Engagement QUEENS, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2024 / , a Queens, ... read more

Lincoln woman appointed to be Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Court judge

Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Brynne Holsten Puhl of Lincoln to Nebraska’s Workers' Compensation Court following the retirement of Judge James Coe. read more

Striking Seattle electrical workers demand better pay, improved safety

Striking electrical workers from IBEW Local 46 have shut down eight work sites after negotiations broke down with the Puget Sound Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). read more

Omaha nurse can pursue workers' comp case over COVID, Nebraska Supreme Court rules

The Nebraska Supreme Court was split 4-3 on the decision in Christine Thiele's case. The majority reversed a Workers' Compensation Court ruling, sending her case back to that court. read more

Crime and Public Safety

Peyman Heidary, 53, recruited patients and exaggerated their injuries in Riverside, Orange and LA counties in an attempt to rip off the state. read more