A major mistake made by many self-insured employers and also occasionally by insurers and third …
Does Your Adjuster’s Opinion Flip-Flop Like A Bad Politician?
It has been said time and time again that successful adjusters and claims professionals will have …
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Can I Get A Witness?
Too often when adjusters are completing their investigations they overlook the …
You Are Busted…Discovering Work Comp Fraud on Facebook
Social networking through electronic means such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are increasing in …
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Why Train New Hires When They Will Just Quit Anyway?
To date, I have yet to meet anyone that planned on being a claims adjuster. Think about that for a …
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Cavalcade of Risk #199
The WC Roundup is proud to be hosting the 199th Cavalcade of Risk. This bi-weekly blog is a …
I Do Not Know If I Am Really Hurt
As crazy as it sounds, a lot of people do not know if they are hurt. Here is the scenario: A worker …
New Zealand Authorities Concerned Over Worksite Asbestos
It is no surprise that asbestos is considered a hazard whenever building, renovating or tearing …
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Western Australia WorkSafe Program Yields Mixed Results
A mix of good and bad news came from a recent Western Australia WorkSafe proactive inspection …
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Saskatchewan Employers Fined for Workplace Violations
As more and more Canadian employers hopefully turn their attention to workplace safety, authorities …
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Mine Safety and Health Administration Unveils Summary of Q3 U.S. Mining Deaths
One of the most difficult worker occupations bar none is mining. For mine employers, making sure …
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Nursing Home Violations Lead to Concerns for Employees
As one New Jersey nursing home recently found out, authorities not only take resident safety and …
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We Are Getting Worse at Dealing with Back Pain
I was reviewing an article that was of no surprise to me: Insurance companies are getting even …
Employers Without a Return To Work Program Need To Wake Up
A direct quote, one that I hear often from stubborn business owners: “If I do nothing, …
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Proper Management of Utilization Reviews by Nurse Case Managers
Utilization review (UR) is a medical management technique to verify medical care is appropriate, …
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How Does Increased Minimum Wage Affect Workers Compensation?
Increased wages lead to increased wage loss exposure. It is not rocket science. This is going to …
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Improve Workers Compensation Success Through Benchmarking
Benchmarking is often described as the process to measure company success in meeting a goal to …
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How Do You Value a Return To Work Program?
A return to work program has many benefits. As I approach employers and ask them about transitional …
Connecticut Plant Cited for Safety Violations
The only way companies will improve their safety standards is by making sure that they are …
Several Employers Cited, Worker Fatally Injured
The death of one worker and injuries to others on the scene meant more than two-dozen safety …
