YFD firefighter on leave after workers' comp fraud charge

YFD firefighter on leave after workers' comp fraud charge

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - A Youngstown firefighter was suspended this week in connection with a workers' compensation fraud case in Franklin County. The case was filed in Franklin County because the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is headquartered there. A disciplinary letter dated Monday from Fire Chief Barry Finley said that the city learned that Patrick Bundy, of Poland, committed workers' compensation fraud related to his employment wit…

Alabama could soon give teachers workers' compensation: ‘Long time coming’

A bill to give workers’ compensation to Alabama educators will now head to the governor’s desk.SB1, authored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, would provide compensation benefits for full-time education employees who are injured on the job. The House unanimously approved a final version of the bill last week and the Senate approved changes April 15.

Physical Therapy Can Lead Innovation in Workers’ Compensation Medical Care

The landscape of workers’ compensation has shifted significantly in recent years, impacted by technology, advances in medical treatments, and a better understanding of how different types of injuries affect employees. Many workers’ compensation cases now involve comorbid conditions, repetitive motion injuries, or musculoskeletal conditions, which may require long-term care and rehabilitation. As a result, the focus has changed from treating inju…