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Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Occupational Exposure to Cellphone Radiation

Workers' Compensation

Several studies have indicated evidence that the assumptions underlying the FCC and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection [ICNIRP] concerning exposure limits are invalid and are harmful to humans. International Commission on the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (ICBE-EMF). 4th 1012 (4th Cir.

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Virginia’s 24-Month Reopening Period is Tolled While Employer Pays Full Wages for Light Work

The Workcomp Writer

While an important minatory of states permit reopening for changed condition at any time, most limit the reopening period in some way [see Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , § 131.02]. Within a month, she filed a claim with the Commission seeking an award for medical benefits in connection with her injury. Scott , 16 Va.

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The Top 10 Bizarre Workers’ Comp Cases for 2021

The Workcomp Writer

As I have noted January for many years, prior to the death of my mentor and friend, Dr. Arthur Larson, the truly original author of the Larson treatises in workers’ compensation law (and in employment discrimination law, as well), he and I began a quirky—though humorous—New Year’s tradition. Worker Injured “Commuting” Downstairs (Germany).

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Awards and Memories

Florida Workers' Comp

In 2018 Forum Recap and Professionalism (April 2018) ; 2015 Frierson-Colling Professionalism Award (2015), I had the chance to discuss professionalism and The Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Section's efforts to recognize it in their members. Myers who was a legend in Florida workers' compensation before my time. Not so much.

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The Top 10 Bizarre Workers’ Comp Cases for 2022

The Workcomp Writer

As I have noted early each January for many, many years now, prior to the death of my mentor and friend, Dr. Arthur Larson, the original author of the oft-cited Larson treatises in workers’ compensation law (and in employment discrimination law, as well), Arthur and I began a quirky—though humorous—New Year’s tradition.

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Signed Mediation Agreement Binds Employer/Carrier to $1 Million Payment in Spite of Worker’s Death Seven Days After Mediation

The Workcomp Writer

With its decision, the appellate court reversed a determination by the state’s Industrial Commission that had ruled the deceased worker’s claim abated with his death because it had not been approved by the Commission. In November 2011, King was injured in a work-related accident. LEXIS 82 (Aug. Background.

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Another Judge Makes the News

Florida Workers' Comp

Despite being very comprehensive, it does not include the Commission's final decision of April 22, 2022. The Kentucky Judicial Commission unanimously "order(ed). The Commission lamented that "many of the children are too young to understand what is going on in the courtroom and too young to participate in any proceedings."