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De Novo, Deference, or Something in Between: The Complex Landscape of Workers’ Compensation Administrative Review

The Workcomp Writer

Personal Observation In 1977, I stood before the North Carolina Industrial Commission as a young workers’ compensation defense attorney, barely a year into practice, challenging a deputy commissioner’s credibility determination. It was my second appearance before the Full Commission, which consisted of three commissioners.

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Issue Commentary: Obesity In the Workplace–Who Pays?

The Workcomp Writer

Noah’s Playloft Preschool , 2024 N.C. 22, 2024)]. 2d 283 (1996) ( Pittman )], it nevertheless reversed the Court of Appeals in the instant case, determining that neither the lower appellate court nor the state’s Industrial Commission had properly applied the test. LEXIS 152 (Mar. 124, 468 S.E.2d

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Awards and Memories

Florida Workers' Comp

The Workers' Compensation Institute described the award: it "was created “to recognize those who had performed outstanding and selfless service in advancing the philosophy and practice of the workers’ compensation system.” In 2024, I am going to figure out who won that award. WCI Newsletter (May 2012).

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Issue Commentary: NC Decision Shows Difficult Balancing Required for Lump-Sum Requests

The Workcomp Writer

. § 97-44), the state’s Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the North Carolina Industrial Commission denying an injured employee’s petition to receive a lump-sum payment related to her award of permanent and total disability (PTD) [ Blackwell v. Instruction/ Buncombe Cnty. LEXIS 176 (Mar. Noting that G.S. § 97-44 (2018). 24, 870 S.E.2d

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The apparent rise in mental disability claims is a significant issue for disability insurers and workers’ compensation systems. The observed rise in workers’ compensation claims for mental injury must be interpreted in context. Bill 49, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2002 contained a provision for “mental stress” claims.