A witnessed, sudden, accident presents far fewer problems than a claim without a witness. Yet, many …
If Obesity is a Disease – What Are the Work Comp Consequences?
The American Medical Association (AMA) has recently listed obesity as a medical condition, as …
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Should SSDI Approval Equal Work Comp Total Disability Approval in NY
A proposal is pending to make a Social Security approval of SSDI benefits proof of total disability …
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Impact of Changes in New York Maximum & Minimum Workers Compensation Rates
The NY legislature has passed a bill changing the maximum and minimum comp rates. After 5/1/13, …
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Employer Plays Important Role In Work Comp Fraud Prevention
This week, a new comp decision came down from the courts (Brown v. B&W Elec. Contr., Inc.) …
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3 Types of Medical Exams Employers Have Not Heard Of
Employer Claim Handling Tools Not Available to Carrier Employers who are willing to make better …
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Documenting Claims Avoids Workers Comp Confusion
The following is a slightly reworded quote: “We must remember that confusion, like fog, envelopes …
Employer Silence is Root of Many Workers Comp Problems
46% of Workers Incorrectly Think Claims Being Contested Workers Compensation Research Institute …
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Why Workers Comp Laws Are State, Not Federal
Current Debate Regarding Single Federal Work Comp Law There currently is a debate in progress …
What You Never Told The Comp Board Can Hurt You
Employer Files Contain Most Useful Information A comp board, and carrier, can only deal with facts …
Unknown Is Not Good Enough in Work Comp Claims
Basic Information Critically Important in Claims A recent NY comp decision,” Lama v SPK …
Workers Comp Insurance Idiots
The above title refers, according to a Google search, to a common phrase used by persons …
But My Carrier Said So
Comp System States What You Can & Cannot Do Have you ever asked anyone in the comp system – …
New York State Fund Is Not The Carrier You Want To Owe Money
New York State Fund Has More Power Than Any Carrier If a NY employer owes unpaid premium to the …
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Employers Hold The Key to Controlling Workers Comp Claims Costs
Employers Are Most Important Piece in Communication Many employers limit their participation in …
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Ghost Policy May Be the Answer For Business Start-Ups
Business Start–Ups Can be Great Reason for Ghost Policy Ghost policies, a comp policy for a …
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Attorney Perspective on Lump Sum Settlements, You Know Outcome Before Papers Are Filed
WCRI Study Diligently Done, Missed the Point Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has …
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3 Reasons New York Workers Comp Assessments Are Through the Roof
NY Fees over 18% An employer pays, in addition to the comp premium, an assessment for the …
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The Great Debate, Does Employer or Employee Benefit More From Worker Comp
Who Benefits More – Employer or Employee? Every year a debate in work comp crops up about whether …
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New York Makes Strides with New Rules for Changing Hearing Point
Hearings Automatically Set for County in which Worker Resides The NY Work Comp Board published on …
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