A stock room clerk’s claim of a low back injury that bars her from working gets thrown out after she’s caught shoveling heavy snow.

Workers’ comp fraud has been on the rise in California ever since probation officers were included under the state’s vexing labor law.

New Mexico began paying for a claimant’s marijuana four years ago, setting the stage for a recent ruling.

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

In a first-of-its-kind development, an insurer is suing municipalities for breaching their duty to prepare their infrastructure for climate-related exposures.

After suffering an injury during pre-employment testing, a job candidate files a claim for workers’ comp.

Experiencing a countertrend in frequency, some employers see claims rise.

Ironically, opioid pain medications can induce chronic pain rather than suppress it.

Proper claim screening can reduce misclassification and unnecessary costs.

Key workers’ comp legal developments from around the country.

Study findings could help employers target wellness efforts.

SeaWorld found in violation of OSH Act following a trainer’s death by killer whale.

Lack of evidence keeps kidney disease off list of 9/11-related health conditions.

An employee is killed by lightning outside his place of work. Is the employer obligated to pay survivors’ benefits?

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Skip Smith, of Hooters of America, can point to numerous mentors who aided him.

A look at the latest decisions impacting the industry.

Courts are increasingly ruling that brokers should be held liable for the insurance purchasing advice they provide.

An injured deli counter clerk abuses her prescription medications.

Analytics help identify actionable claims issues, but some tools are just “smoke and mirrors.”