Software is helping injured workers track their recovery, shifting the focus in workers' compensation from cost containment to achieving faster, better outcomes that benefit both employees and employers.

Employers and claims professionals must prioritize injury prevention, safety culture, and risk management strategies to control workers' compensation claims and costs across various industries.

Regulators are intensifying efforts to mitigate silica dust exposure, leading to significant fines and actions to prevent lung injuries in industries like stone fabrication and countertop manufacturing.

U.S. commercial insurance rates rose by 5.9% in Q2 2024, with notable hikes in excess liability and commercial auto, while workers' comp, cyber, and D&O liability saw price decreases.

A professional soccer player's workers' compensation claim was revived after a court ruled her right knee injury could be related to a prior left knee injury from her playing days, despite earlier denials.

A federal judge has allowed roughly 150 former workers over age 50 to pursue a class action lawsuit against X, alleging age discrimination in the company's 2022 mass layoffs under Elon Musk's ownership.

While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.

Nurse Case Managers play a critical role in workers' compensation, focusing on guiding injured workers back to gainful employment while ensuring safe accommodations are in place to prevent re-injury or setbacks.

Tennessee's definition of "injury" for workers' compensation, requiring proof that employment contributed more than 50% to the injury, has been upheld as constitutional by the state's Supreme Court, despite a worker's challenge.

A recent analysis by Colorado's largest workers' comp insurer highlights a 52% rise in workplace injuries when temperatures exceed 90 degrees (F), emphasizing the importance of heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.

As vertical integration rises in healthcare, workers' compensation professionals must navigate increased medical management costs and explore data-driven strategies to ensure favorable claim outcomes.

In a Pennsylvania case, the court ruled that a county couldn't offset pension payments against workers' compensation benefits for a retiree who was injured after returning to work part-time, citing the "absurdity doctrine."

Integrating AI into workers' compensation claims can free adjusters from routine tasks, allowing them to focus on empathy, creative problem-solving, and personalized support, ultimately benefiting both adjusters and injured workers.

Innovation in workers' comp often stalls due to cost-focused approaches, but new findings suggest that improving patient outcomes could significantly reduce overall expenses and accelerate return-to-work times.

Analyzing over 1.2 million workers' compensation claims from 2017 to 2021, the 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report reveals critical trends to help businesses enhance workplace safety and reduce injury-related costs.