The Chartwell Chronicles: Permanent Disability
Physician Employment Agreements: Focus on Financial Planning
An Overview of New Jersey Workers' Compensation
An Overview of Massachusetts Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Academy: Requests by Defense Counsel – A Defense Analysis of Materials Needed from Carriers and Clients for NJ Workers' Compensation Claims
An Overview of New York Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Academy: Pennsylvania COVID-19 Update: Layoff or Furlough from Light Duty as a Result of COVID-19
Big New York WC Decision drop today. This week we learn the answers to these questions: Can you catch COVID from working with dead bodies? Is burnout from working at home compensable?...more
In this WG Alert, you will find the 2025 Schedule of disabilities chart for New Jersey workers’ compensation claims. The Statutory maximum and minimum for 2025 have increased to $1,159 and $309 respectively. There were no...more
California has one of the most diverse workforces in the country. Each distinct job industry has its own nuances within the Workers’ Compensation system. One often overlooked but invaluable part of California’s workforce is...more
Surinamese sprinter Issamade Asinga sued the Gatorade Company on Wednesday, alleging his recent doping ban was the result of eating contaminated “recovery gummies” that the brand manufactured and provided....more
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Illinois has joined an $82.5 million proposed antitrust settlement with Varsity Brands (Varsity). As a result, Illinois consumers who paid to participate in Varsity Brands’...more
As Congress shifts from negotiating positions on appropriations bills to building a continuing resolution (CR) for the rest of the calendar year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) has been left facing a nearly $15...more
This month’s Friday Five discusses cases addressing the effect of continuing to receive benefits during the period of alleged disability, reliance on an employer’s records in making a disability determination, the...more
Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be overwhelming. However, knowing your rights under the New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws can provide the clarity and confidence needed to ensure you receive the...more
Tuesday, the North Carolina Court of Appeals released an unpublished opinion addressing temporary partial disability (“TPD”) benefits and the application of the Russell v. Lowes Prod. Distribution factors, which assist...more
On August 22, 2024, New Jersey increased the available counsel fee for petitioner’s attorneys from 20% to 25%. The increase was signed into law by Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari. The applicable section of the Statute,...more
A Proskauer London-based team, consisting of partner Paul Tannenbaum and associates Julia Bihary, Shameelah Khan, and Antonia George, were recently successful in a pro bono personal independence payment (“PIP”) appeal case....more
To be insured against a loss or some other event, we pay premiums to an insurance company. If a loss or triggering event actually occurs, we expect our insurance company to compensate us according to our insurance policy....more
The 2024 Colorado legislative session concluded on May 8, 2024. Consistent with last year’s session, the 74th General Assembly ended with a number of new employment-related laws passing. Enacted legislation will enhance...more
This month’s Friday Five explores decisions from around the country discussing differences between the scope of discovery and ability to add documents to the record on a claim for review challenging the denial of LTD...more
Robert Jorden Bressler v. Florida School Board Assn and Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co., No. 1D2022-4145, Apr. 11, 2024 - The claimant, a senior claims adjuster, worked remotely in Orlando and once a quarter went to...more
The U.S. Social Security Administration is simplifying the disability evaluation it uses for its Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. The agency will now review...more
This month’s Friday Five explores decisions addressing the burden of proving accidental death, policy language and “any occupation” disability, an interpleader case where the insurer was not dismissed from the case, the...more
Ferraro v. O’Malley, 2024 WL 920056 - The plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused her to be out of work for six months. While the plaintiff did continue working after her alleged disability onset date,...more
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two federal disability benefits programs that provide monetary assistance for people with disabilities. Both programs allow recipients who...more
On June 24, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division rendered an unpublished decision that reiterated the significant deference given to Workers’ Compensation Judges (WCJ) in their assessment of medical facts...more
Baker Donelson recently published Anticipating SCOTUS Ruling on Chevron Deference – What to Know and Five Ways to Prepare explaining the United States Supreme Court's upcoming ruling which is expected to impact the regulatory...more
Winkelman v. Sumitomo Rubber USA (3rd Dept. 6/20/24). This Appellate decision affirmed the Board’s finding of no Section 114a violation. Here, the claimant worked as a tire development engineer. He tripped and fell in May...more
Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Disability Benefits. The hearing discussed ways to improve work incentives for those on Social Security disability programs. Senators and witnesses noted that there are currently...more
The House is in recess this week, while the Senate is in today, tomorrow and Thursday. With this being a short work week, there is limited committee activity. However, the Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on...more
In 2023, legislatures in five “Southeastern Conference” states passed statutes creating options for employers to voluntarily provide paid family and medical leave (PFML) through insurance benefits purchased from the private...more