Scar on neck qualifies worker for facial disfiguration benefits On Business Insurance - May 9, 2013 A scar on the neck of a truck driver accidentally sprayed with sulfuric acid qualifies him to receive workers compensation facial disfiguration benefits, an Arizona appeals court ruled Tuesday. Link To Article

Firefighter with cancer can receive workers comp benefits under Nevada law: Court On Business Insurance - May 8, 2013 A firefighter diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor within four years of beginning his employment can be awarded workers compensation benefits, Nevada's Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The case of City of Las Vegas v. Kevin Evans follows from a workers comp claim Mr. Evans filed asserting that his cancer was caused by work-related exposure to toxic chemicals and smoke after the city hired him in 2004. Link To Article

Oklahoma workers comp opt-out measure signed into law On Business Insurance - May 7, 2013 Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday signed into law legislation allowing employers to implement an alternative to the state's traditional workers compensation system. Link To Article

Editorial: Pro athletes who shop for workers' comp On Los Angeles Times - May 7, 2013 In recent years, California has become a favorite venue for workers' compensation claims by athletes with only tenuous ties to the Golden State. Many former pros have won six-figure awards for injuries built up over time even though they've never lived or worked in the state, except to train or play the occasional game here. In some cases, judges have even granted them awards over and above the ones they've already obtained in their home states. Link To Article

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