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Insurance Companies fear reporting Workers Comp settlements could cause lawsuits

The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) proposal to require federal approval of medical set-asides before the state workers comp judges will approve settlements discussed in yesterday’s post has insurers worried that the repairing requirement may lead to lawsuits against those who improperly settle claims.  The Department of Justice recently flexed its muscle in a lawsuit…

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Workers Compensation Settlements in Maryland May Now Require MSA Approval

State Workers Compensation claims are becoming more complex.  In the past, if the insurance company, the employer, the injured worker and their lawyer agreed to a compromise settlement, a Maryland workers compensation judge could approve the settlement and payments would then be made.  Now the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) is proposing to make permanent…

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