An order denying in part the motion of Hibbing Taconite Company for summary judgment in a …
One Third of all “Over-Three-Day” Injuries are Back Strains
Back pain costs more in terms of time off and lost production than any other health issue in the …
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Your Workers Comp Employee Brochure Should Answer These 7 Questions
When an injury happens at the workplace it’s only natural people are stressed out and may not …
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New York Plans Workers Comp Rate Increase Hearing
The New York State Insurance Department plans a public hearing on June 23, to go over a proposed …
Four Systems Defects Responsible for Hospital Patient Death of Cerebral Palsy Patient
Following the death of a disabled patient Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation …
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Waiting Periods in Work Comp A Fascinating and Complex World
The purpose of the waiting period is to eliminate the administrative work involved for the claims …
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Utilization Review An Adjusters BEST Cost Control Weapon
A utilization review allows the adjuster to know if the medical care being provided to the employee …
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Workers Comp Settlements How They Affect Medicare Set Asides and Part D RX Coverage
Medicare’s interests must be considered and protected in any workers’ compensation …
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Larsons Workers Compensation Law Exclusiveness as to Persons Other Than the Employee
“Exclusive Liability” Clauses: One Narrow/One Broader The narrow type, sometimes referred to as …
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Knowing When and How to Settle A Workers Compensation Claim
Jurisdictional Issues There are as many names as there are states for the legal entity …
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Now Hear This When Does a Hearing Loss Result in Workers Comp Benefits
In an interesting case, Zahm v. National Fuel, the court found an employee, who lost her …
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EEOC Goes to Bat for Hearing-Impaired Nurse
Haven Manor Inc., a Nebraska-based employer, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) …
Work Comp Transitional Duty Return to Work with a Nonprofit
Once an injured employee is released to return to work with temporary restrictions following a work …
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Workers Compensation Law: Statutory Categories of Marriage and Domestic Partners
Same-Sex Marriages and Domestic Partners Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law: …
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Eight Focus Areas for Best Practice Cost Containment of Workers Compensation
To maximize your company’s potential for workers’ comp cost containment we recommend …
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Stress Concerns Increase Over European Workplace Safety
Concern about psychosocial risks such as stress, violence, and harassment is increasing in European …
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Airline Ground Worker Loses Leg Company Fined
American Airlines was fined £70,000 ($101,519) after a ground support worker’s leg …
Injury Duration Guidelines and Transitional Duty Cost Calculator Work Together
An injury duration guideline is a tool employers use to get an idea of how long an injured …
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Bed Manufacturers Don’t Go to Sleep on Injuries
Employees in the bed manufacturing industry suffer manual handling injuries such as back and upper …
7 Ways to Reduce Workers Comp Costs by Reducing Fraud
Fraud Is Everywhere, use all the tools in your arsenal Not only is fraud everywhere, but …
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