Workers’ Comp Beyond the Claims: A Human-Centered Approach to Preventing Pitfalls on the Path to Recovery

So often we hear about workers’ comp claims that go wrong. Something gets missed, and things take a bad turn. These kinds of problems are familiar to anyone who works in the workers’ comp field.
September 20, 2023 Workers' Compensation

Gradual Mental Injury Claim Not Compensable in Tennessee

A former Hertz Corp. employee who claims he experienced workplace retaliation and harassment after complaining about discrimination is not entitled to workers compensation benefits for a claimed mental injury, a Tennessee workers comp court ruled Monday.
September 20, 2023 Workers' Compensation Tennessee

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Insurer Disclosure of AI in Utilization Review

Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would require insurers to disclose when artificial intelligence is used during the utilization review process.
September 13, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Workers' Compensation Pennsylvania

A Crisis in 911 Emergency Call Centers

Every day, thousands of people are put on hold, or calls are not even answered in some cities, due to the staff shortage in call centers.
September 12, 2023 Life & Health Workers' Compensation

Nevada’s Newest Restrictions on Mental and Physical Examinations Affect Claims

The ability to examine a claimant is often an important part of assessing bodily injury claims. Nevada’s 2023 legislative session created new barriers to obtaining these examinations, whether based on court rules or contractual requirements.
September 7, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Nevada

Confidence: A Guide for Claims Adjusters in Workers’ Compensation

The claims adjusting field, especially within workers’ compensation, can be fraught with complexities and challenges. A strong sense of confidence isn’t just an asset; it’s a necessity.
September 5, 2023 Workers' Compensation

School Shooting Lawsuit Tests Limits of Workers’ Comp

Increasing school violence across the country raises questions about whether educators who are injured and eligible for workers compensation can sue their employers.
August 31, 2023 Litigation Workers' Compensation Virginia

Injured at Home: Workers’ Compensation Claims in a Remote Work World

The ability to work remotely used to be considered a luxury: a valuable perk that many employees desired, but that most didn’t have. Times have changed, and we now live in a remote work world.
August 31, 2023 Risk Management Workers' Compensation

The Secret Sauce in Injured Worker Recovery? It’s Nutrition!

Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food. Said by Hippocrates a very, very long time ago, this nonetheless comes as breaking news in the evolving understanding of patient engagement.
August 23, 2023 Workers' Compensation

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day: Unsung Heroes Who Improve People’s Lives

When Victoria Aumiller, AIC, WCP, claims specialist, Chesapeake Employers Insurance came to the organization 14 years ago, she didn’t realize how meaningful her job would be. Like many of her peers, Aumiller appreciates being able to make a direct impact to assist workers and their families.
August 17, 2023 Workers' Compensation

Advanced Claims Training Stems Adjuster Burnout and Job Flight

JoAnn Pickel, director of operations at Pacesetter Claims Service, started in the insurance industry after her husband landed an underwriter job with State Farm. In short order, they had a claims position open.
August 10, 2023 Education & Training Risk Management Workers' Compensation

How to Tackle Litigation Costs

There are many ways to quantify the impact of attorney involvement and social inflation (of which attorneys are a significant cause) on insurance carriers. One of the most striking examples is featured in a report by Jim Lynch and Dave Moore of the Casualty Actuarial Society, Social Inflation and Loss Development.
August 2, 2023 Auto Litigation Workers' Compensation

The Rise of AI in Insurance Claims: Improving Workflows and Tackling Fraud

The insurance claims sector is tapping into technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to increase efficiency, improve outcomes and detect fraud.
July 25, 2023 Technology Workers' Compensation

Workers Compensation Benefits for Ex-NFL Player Reversed

A Texas appellate court has overturned workers compensation benefits awarded to a former professional football player, the decision coming after the court earlier ruled on a venue dispute issue in the case.
July 21, 2023 Workers' Compensation Texas

Danger Looms: OSHA Cites Repeat Safety Violations at Dollar General

Federal workplace safety inspections at two Dollar General stores in the Tampa area have once again exposed alarming hazards and unsafe conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, has issued citations for repeat violations, raising concerns about the well-being of employees at one of the nation’s largest discount retailers.
July 20, 2023 Liability Workers' Compensation
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