Under many workers’ compensation programs, injured parties have a statutory right to vocational …
Saskatchewan WCB Meeting Obligations
Every employer, association, group, board etc. wants to meet its results. When they do, both the …
Houston Employer Piles up Hazards
Creating safety hazards for employees can oftentimes lead to injuries and also fines for those not …
PATHS Program Saves Pennsylvania Employers More than $2M
When safety is the main focus, employers and their workers both stand to gain. It was reported …
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Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome in Workers Compensation
Much is currently being discussed and published about Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome. (PTSD) Most …
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Understanding Structured Settlements: A New NSSTA Survey And Other News Tidbits
Understanding Structured Settlements: A New NSSTA Survey Insights about how structured settlements …
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Safety Steps Missed; 4 Workers Died as Result
Those in charge at one Texas employer severely erred when it came to workplace safety, according to …
Demystifying the Medicare Maze
Navigating the CMS Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-aside (WCMSA) review process has become …
Minnesota OSHA and Others Highlight Construction Safety
Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA), along with federal OSHA, recently promoted and participated in the "2015 …
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Early Diagnostic Testing Can Extend Claim Life and Cost
Doctors are torn at times about the use of diagnostic testing shortly after an injury …
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Washington State Sweeping for Contractor Fraud
Hiring unregistered contractors is risky for homeowners and encourages unfair competition against …
Oklahoma AG Files Comp Fraud Charge
For one Oklahoma man, getting a notice from the Attorney’s General office was not a good …
Do Not Horse Around When Denying Horseplay Claims
Generally speaking workers compensation laws consider on the job horse play with resulting injury …
NCCI Hosting Two-Day Texas Workshop
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) invites agents to attend a free workshop to …
Can You Deny A Claim Due To A Safety Violation?
I enjoy seeing various claims professionals discuss file dynamics. Due to jurisdictional statutes, …
Pair of Mass. Business Owners Nailed in Comp Scam
Two Milford, Massachusetts business owners have been indicted in connection with failing to …
Gain A Competitive Advantage In Workers’ Comp With Pre-Claim Nurse Triage
In today’s marketplace, finding the competitive advantage while ensuring best-in-class …
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OSHA Again Cites Wisconsin Business
For the fifth time in the past three years, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health …
Connecticut Worker Nabbed in Fraud Scam
A child services worker for the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) was …
New York Work Comp Board To Measure Effectiveness of Carriers/TPAs
The New York Workers Compensation Board has announced a new initiative to measure the effectiveness …
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