- Legislators are expected to proposing increasing the cap on attorney fees in New Mexico workers’ compensation cases next year.
- Roughly 95% of state’s workers’ comp claims are handled without representation.
- Current cap is $22,500 per case and a task force recommended increasing it to $30,000.
- Pending legal case could eliminate the cap entirely.
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Connecticut Candidate Accused of Unpaid Workers’ Comp Bill
- George Logan, candidate for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, is accused of owing $52,000 in overdue workers’ comp penalties.
- The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board says Logan’s contracting firm continued to do work after its workers’ comp policy was canceled for non-payment.
- Filed judgment to collect $52,102 in penalties and fines.
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Trust Fund For Injured Mine Workers
- The Tshiamiso Trust is set to begin processing workers’ compensation claims for former mine workers at the Wenela mine in Zimbabwe.
- The Trust is looking for providers in Zimbabwe to help former mine workers suffering from lung impairments such as silicosis or work-related TB.
- The Trust covers injured workers from six companies – African Rainbow Minerals, Anglo American South Africa, AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony Gold, Sibanye Stillwater, and Gold Fields.
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Glass Company Admits To Safety Violation
- A worker was killed in an workplace accident at a glass manufacturing company.
- Company admits in court that failed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
- Plea deal leaves off three other alleged safety and health violations.
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County Implementing New Process For Reporting Claims
- Carroll County Iowa is implementing a new countywide process for reporting workplace injuries.
- Policy is intended to reinforce a safety-centric culture.
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