WC Court Rulings, Legislation, And Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes
Florida is a great example of what happens when state legislatures pass bills or the courts rule in cases where the interests of many stakeholders are variously impacted in the aftermath.
April 4, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
1 Killed, Two Injured In Chemical Plant Fire In Crosby, Texas
Emergency crews are working to control a chemical plant fire at KMCO at 16503 Ramsey Road, just off the Crosby Freeway in east Harris County. One person has died at the scene, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Two people were taken to area hospitals by Life Flight.
April 3, 2019
Property
Workers' Compensation
Texas
Pennsylvania Reneges Once Again On Social Bargain Of Workers’ Compensation Subrogation
A March 10, 2022, Pennsylvania Superior Court appellate decision underscores why the cost of workers’ compensation insurance for small businesses is the highest in the northeast United States.
April 1, 2019
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
Sometimes You Need More Than A Handshake: Documenting Waivers Of Workers Compensation Subrogation Liens And Credits
A recent Pennsylvania federal court decision reminds us all that when settling third-party cases that involve workers compensation subrogation interests, it is vitally important to understand all of the steps which are necessary to fully document and enforce any settlement agreement that involves a waiver or termination of any future workers compensation benefits.
March 29, 2019
Education & Training
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Technology Is Driving Down Claims Frequency In Workers Comp
The use of technology in the workers compensation space is bringing significant, and positive, changes to this insurance market.
March 27, 2019
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Intense Fertilizer Tanker Explosion In South Arkansas Creates Blast Wave, Kills Driver
One person was killed when a fertilizer truck exploded in southern Arkansas Wednesday morning, causing a boom that was heard for miles and prompting an evacuation of the surrounding area, authorities said.
March 27, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Arkansas
Nebraska
False Application Information Prompts Workers Compensation Death Benefit Lawsuit
Months after Sunshine Enterprise lost its CEO, Wei Chen, and nearly every other senior leader in a deadly plane crash, an insurance provider has filed a federal complaint over a workers compensation death benefit claim.
March 26, 2019
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Its Groundhog Day For WC Claims Handling
Why have attempted fixes via legislation and technology failed to fulfill promises for decades, for almost a generation of workers?
March 20, 2019
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Adapting To Leave Of Absence Regulations
The intersection of workers compensation with laws on leave of absence and job accommodation has become increasingly challenging. With the expanding number of federal, state and municipal laws on the books, there is also confusion about how and when they overlap.
March 19, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
What is Disability, Really?
It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
AI For WC Claims: Humble Pie In The Sky
Lets slice pie from the sky and seriously consider AIs role in Workers Compensation claims. First, admit that an end-to-end AI solution is impossible.
March 11, 2019
Technology
Workers' Compensation
WCRI And The Decline Of Workers’ Comp Benefits
Attending the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute Annual Issues & Research Conference is a bit like drinking from a firehose when it comes to consuming data presented at the event.
March 8, 2019
Workers' Compensation
Mediation In Workers’ Compensation
Like the moon, mediation proceeds in phases. Here’s a primer on what happens when.
March 7, 2019
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Concussion Risks Raise The Stakes For Sports Organizations
In recent years, the world of sports has been shaken up by an increased awareness of concussions and their long-term consequences, especially after a concussion-related settlement between the NFL and over 20,000 retired football players was reached back in 2015.
March 1, 2019
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
A Lack Of Guidance Is Causing Confusion In Workers Comp Liability Claims
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) current approach to workers compensation liability claims is leading to consternation and confusion among many industry insiders, it has been suggested.
February 28, 2019
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation



