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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Washington State Officials Charge Interpreter for Overbilling
A Des Moines Spanish-language interpreter faces a felony charge alleging she overbilled Washington …
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Nova Scotia Sees Fewer Workers Injured in 2014
There is some good news to report out of Nova Scotia, Canada. Fewer workers were injured …
Arizona Industrial Commission Investigates Comp Complaints
According to the Industrial Commission, it continues to receive complaints that certain entities …
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Kansas DOL Notes Workers Comp Updates
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) recently updated the Workers Compensation Practice and …
New Court Decision Marks Increased Importance Of Return to Work
A decision from the New York Appellate Division 3d Dept., “Schirizzo v Citibank NA-BANKING” signals …
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New Jersey Employer Cited for Lack of Workplace Safety
One New Jersey employer has seen the consequences of not producing a safe workplace for its …
New Jersey Employer Cited for Lack of Workplace SafetyRead More
Pennsylvanian Sentenced for Comp Fraud
The odds are oftentimes not in the favor of those who try and successfully commit workers …
Understanding “Medical Marijuana” in Workers’ Compensation
Over the last several years, more states have adopted laws that govern the use of marijuana for …
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Saskatchewan WCB Sees Further Drop in Overall Workplace Injury Rate
The Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board (WCB) recently released its 2014 injury …
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