work related injury News

Mass. Court Says Injured Worker Can’t Charge Insurer for Medical Marijuana Expenses

The Massachusetts Appeals Court has found that a worker can’t charge his workers’ comp insurer for the cost of medical marijuana treatment due to a work-related injury. This comes after Mark T. Delano initially sought compensation for his medical marijuana …

Florida Man Sentenced to Five Years’ Probation for Workers’ Comp Fraud

A Trinity, Fla., man has been sentenced to five years’ probation, with the first six months to be served on home detention, for making a false statement in connection with his workers’ compensation benefits. As part of the sentence issued …

California Worker Injuries, Illnesses Remain Stable

There aren’t more workers getting hurt, but there aren’t fewer either, the latest available data shows. The Department of Industrial Relations has posted California’s 2015 occupational injury and illness summary data on employer-reported injuries, which is based on estimates provided …

Jail For Washington Man Faking Work Injuries For Drugs

A Washington man thought he found the perfect way to get prescription narcotics โ€“ go to a hospital claiming to be in pain due to a work related injury. But, an investigation by Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries uncovered …