California Proposes a Bill Preventing Disabled Athletes from Receiving Worker’s Comp from Out of State Retired professional athletes, who suffered debilitating injuries through their careers, have been using a lax California worker’s comp law to receive additional disability benefits. According to the current worker’s comp law, anyone who lived and worked in California is eligible for worker’s comp benefits in California state court, regardless of their current residence. Retired athletes, who may have only played one or two games in … [Read more...]
Proposed California Bill Would Bar Retired Athletes from Seeking Worker’s Comp in the State
March 10, 2013 by
Cops Who Use Deadly Force Not Entitled To Workers’ Comp
July 13, 2012 by
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyer South Carolina law enforcement officers who have experienced mental trauma after killing someone in the line of duty are not entitled to workers’ compensation. This news comes after a ruling was announced Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The justices stated that the current workers’ compensation law does not cover mental health issues for officers who have had to use deadly force because they are trained to do so and understand that they may have to use it. The 3-2 decision stated … [Read more...]
