Cumulative trauma claims in California are rising sharply. That means higher costs, longer recovery durations, and most likely more litigation. Here’s how early intervention and clinical insight can change that trajectory.

Claims Remain Rare but Frequency Has Grown, With Wide Variation by State, Industry and Worker Demographics, According to the Workers Compensation Research Institute

Cumulative trauma claims rose from 9.1% of all California workers’ compensation claims in 2018 to 16.5% in 2025, with the growth spreading statewide, the California Workers’ Compensation Institute found.

AI is embedding in core safety processes while organizations struggle to keep digitalization and human-centered risk programs at pace, according to survey by Wolters Kluwer and the National Safety Council.

Poor communication contributes to nearly 70% of workplace incidents, underscoring the business case for fostering psychological safety in construction and other high-risk industries, Gallagher Bassett says.

A National Safety Council survey found that workers broadly view musculoskeletal disorder prevention technologies as positive for their safety and wellbeing, especially when involved in implementation decisions.

Addressing mental health challenges in construction must be a priority moving forward.

New research by Aflac reveals widening gaps between employer perceptions and employee realities.

New WCRI research reveals surgical claims are up to nine times more likely to become high-cost cases, with timing of intensive care emerging as critical factor.

Structured mental health assessments help validate psychological trauma, prevent malingering, and support more accurate claims, enabling employers, adjusters, and clinicians to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

AXIS/Harris Poll finds widespread stress and anxiety affecting 88% of insurance industry workers.

Although mental health claims make up less than 2% of workers’ comp cases, they can triple claim duration, but early behavioral health intervention offers a powerful solution, dramatically improving recovery timelines and return-to-work outcomes.

AI and evolving workplace dynamics reshape mental health support strategies as companies adapt to employee demands, according to a survey from Unmind.

Enlyte’s Tammy Bradly spoke to Risk & Insurance about workers’ comp best practices at National Comp.

State workers’ comp laws lag in supporting first responder mental health, despite growing recognition of psychological injuries, a new report finds.

Landmark Nebraska ruling holds that paramedic’s PTSD arose from an extraordinary work situation and eligible for permanent partial disability benefit.

Engaging with behavioral health factors that can delay recovery early on can be a boon for injured workers and their employers alike.

The surprising findings of a recent study challenge common assumptions about workers’ comp outcomes — and reveal the true extent of biopsychosocial factors’ influence.

As we continue to broaden our perspective on the ways to treat injury and illness, let’s not forget the powers of unconventional and complementary medicines.

Diet and mental health are so closely connected that the gut is often called our “second brain.” Addressing the importance of food choices, especially during recovery, can help to optimize the mental wellbeing and resilience of injured employees.