Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize workers compensation claims, with AI teams providing holistic support to human adjusters.

A new report by the Workers Compensation Research Institute highlights a 5-6% increase in work-related accidents when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, particularly in the southern U.S. and construction industry.

The Iowa Court of Appeals reverses a premature summary judgment in a case involving a staffing agency worker injured by a forklift.

The latest NYC Construction Safety Report reveals a significant reduction in fatalities but an uptick in worker injuries, highlighting both progress and ongoing safety challenges in the construction sector.

At Wegmans, AI technology has slashed litigation rates and improved response times in workers’ compensation claims, leading to faster, more effective treatment.

Insurance adjusters express concerns over increasing claim volumes and the impact on work-life balance, highlighting industry challenges.

Sentry’s recent report underscores the significant effect of behavioral health on workers’ compensation claims, urging early intervention.

A comprehensive review of 2023 highlights reduced prescription costs and significant declines in opioid use within the insurance industry.

Progressive Insurance is set to recruit over 10,000 employees across the U.S. in 2024, expanding its workforce to support customer growth.

Jorge Maldonado, owner of Pro-Care Building Maintenance, has been ordered to pay nearly $700,000 in restitution for underreporting employee numbers to reduce workers’ comp premiums.

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that employers can reimburse injured workers for medical marijuana, clarifying that this does not constitute a federal offense.

A Florida appeals court ruled that employers cannot deny a workers’ compensation claim as not work-related and then claim immunity from tort lawsuits for the same incident.

In 2024, healthcare experienced a digital transformation, with a sharp increase in telehealth use and wellness technologies reshaping patient care.

A recent ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court mandates that preexisting conditions should not reduce disability awards unless total permanent disability is involved.

A former sheriff used part of a taxpayer-funded workers’ compensation settlement to pay for damages caused during a DUI crash.