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United Educators’ 2023 report reveals escalating financial risks in education due to rising liability claims, emphasizing the need for robust risk management.
An energy company drops the ball by not making the necessary accommodations for an injured employee returning from documented leave.
When doctors’ views are mixed on whether man’s injury was work related, the ball is left in the judge’s court.
A look at the latest decisions impacting the industry.
Defense contract job sites can be managed safely, despite hostile environments.
The biopsychosocial piece of workers’ compensation and return-to-work is getting more and more attention.
A tragic story provides an opportunity to reflect on the growth of workers’ comp claims services and their potential to help prevent it from happening again.
Horseplay during a worker’s break time disqualifies him from coverage for a foot injury.
Employers are increasingly looking at employee engagement and its role in disability management and return to work.
Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.
Despite early promise, California’s provider networks haven’t sustained their power to lower workers’ comp medical costs.
Nurses with the right skills and experience have been shown to have significant impact on red-flag claims.
With workers at a high rate of danger, health care facilities must train for both communication skills and safety drills.
Some doctors are turning to marijuana when opioids fail to ease patient pain. And courts say the treatment is reasonable under workers’ comp.
Research shows the use of clinical dashboards can significantly impact the management of opioid use.
Experts expect not much will change regardless of the outcome of the Uber employment-classification appeal.
Brokers urge policyholders to understand their policies and avoid the harsh surprises insureds faced in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Asbestos liability claims have stubbornly lingered, which has been vexing for companies that didn’t even realize they had inherited the exposure.
Musculoskeletal disorders account for the majority of occupational injuries, but too few resources are dedicated to preventing them.
The court debates whether an injury that occurred during a commute is within the course and scope of employment.