Monthly Archives:: February 2013

Worker Who Switched Shifts Has Compensation Claim Overturned

A California man who was originally awarded workers’ compensation benefits for an injury he sustained during his drive to work has since had the ruling overturned by the Court of Appeals of California. Background Robert Decourcey Jr. worked as a corrections officer for the California Department of Corrections.  The inmates he oversaw could not be… Read more »

Wal-Mart Not at Fault in Wrongful Death Suit

A North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled that Wal-Mart is not at fault in a wrongful death suit after one of their employees died from injuries sustained during a shoplifting incident. Rochelle Boswell Pender , 71, was working as greeter in Wilson, N.C. next to loss prevention team-member Sean Respass on the day of… Read more »

Can the Independent Medical Exam report make you go back to work?

No, the Independent Medical Exam (IME) report cannot make you go back to work.  The choice to go back to work is entirely your own. That being said, you should exercise caution before making the decision to refuse a job offer. If your refusal is determined to be unreasonable, the workers compensation insurer can cut… Read more »

The 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Workers’ compensation payments cost companies nearly $100 billion in 2011, but there are some industries that are inherently more dangerous than others.  Employees who work with heavy equipment or are tasked with intense manual labor often suffer workplace injuries, but which industry is the most dangerous?  Below we look at the 10 most dangerous jobs… Read more »