
In an uncharacteristically long decision, a Florida appellate court clarified the compensability analysis for a worker with an idiopathic condition that contributes to a workplace
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a firefighter for his post-traumatic stress disorder, finding he had timely provided notice
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The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s functional impairment rating cannot be exclusively based on the sixth edition of the American Medical Association's
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The U.S. Department of Labor might have mishandled a coal worker’s pneumoconiosis claim, but its denial was nonetheless backed by substantial evidence, the U.S. 6th
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A Florida appellate court overturned a judge of compensation claims decision disallowing a duly authorized treating physician whose initial evaluation and treatment fee exceeded base
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A bill before Illinois lawmakers this year would address recent court decisions finding that workers’ compensation exclusivity does not preclude claims for damages under the
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Maryland’s highest court ruled that the difference between the fair and reasonable value of health care services made necessary by an automobile accident and the
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The accreditation process required for utilization review organizations in California’s workers’ compensation system gives providers several tools to address problems they encounter when trying to
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An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits issued to an injured lineman while his request for the allowance of additional
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The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that participation in an employer-sponsored wellness program didn't entitle a worker to benefits for injuries she suffered while taking
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Celebrate the season with AWCP’s Summer Fun on the River, an evening of great company, waterfront …
Aug 4, 2026
Join the Claims Association of Greater Chicago (CAGC) for a day of golf, networking, and fun at Th …
Aug 9, 2026
Step up to the plate and join Kids’ Chance of Illinois on August 9, 2026, for our “Take Me Out to …