Workers' Comp

Attorney Involvement Linked to Weaker Physical Recovery in Workers’ Comp Claims, WCRI Finds

Injured workers represented by attorneys reported a 10-point lower physical health and recovery score three years after injury than unrepresented workers, with little difference in medical payments, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Injured Workers Are Waiting Longer for First Treatment, NCCI Finds

Automation Is Changing Manufacturing Safety. Leaders Need to Change With It.

How to Manage the Growing Complexity of Cumulative Trauma Claims in Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation Profits Hold Steady but Reserve Cushion Shows Cracks

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