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Back-to-work offer didn’t say ‘light duty’


August 22, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Falls, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, new court decision, Special Report, What do you think?, Workers' comp

Dealing with workers’ comp is frustrating enough. But losing a case over a technicality is even more so.

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Workplace injury or preexisting condition?


March 28, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Falls, Injuries, new court decision, Special Report, What do you think?, Workers' comp

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An employee says he was injured at work. But wait: He had previously suffered a similar injury and was being treated for it. Does the employee get workers’ comp benefits for the injury?

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Did injured worker deserve lifetime income benefits?


March 27, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, new court decision, Special Report, Workers' comp

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What constitutes loss of use of feet and hands to qualify for permanent disability? A state court says it’s not necessary for employees to actually injure their feet or hands for that to be the case.

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