BRIDGETON, Mo.: Worker dies at Bridgeton refrigeration factory | Missouri News | News Democrat.
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Terrible tragedy. Work site safety should be the first concern.
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Divided SC Supreme Court Says Injuries Sustained Playing Kickball Were Compensable | the workcomp writer
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I think there would be a similar result in Illinois. Anytime an employee is required to participate and an injury results, then you are covered by Workers’ Compensation.
WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – Mother and Son Conspire to Commit Fraud Forging Dead Woman’s Signature to Collect Her WC Benefits
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Yes, it is illegal to collect a dead person’s workers’ compensation checks. Why did it take so long for the insurance company to figure this out?
Oklahoma Widow Awarded $503K in Contested Workers’ Comp Case
Oklahoma Widow Awarded $503K in Contested Workers' Comp Case.
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Shows that what you put in writing a long time before the event in question often has more weight than testimony at the time of trial.
The court’s assessment of a witness’s credibility will often make or break your case.
WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – Compensable or Not, Ice Bucket Challenge Injuries Are Shocking
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Poses an interesting question. Are you able to get Work Comp for an injury like this? Depends if this was part of the official job.
I assume someone assigned the firefighters to be involved in the activity. If so, then it is compensable.