Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Morgan & Morgan calls itself the nation’s largest injury law firm, with offices in most states. But perhaps the Orlando-founded firm has grown too big, too quickly, suggests a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims the firm has botched hundreds of …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A construction industry captive insurer along with three construction contractors have filed a lawsuit alleging a massive New York fraud scheme involving staged workplace accidents and bogus workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits backed by complicit lawyers and medical providers.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 21, 2025

One of the most effective tools in this endeavor is the use of Injury Duration Guidelines. What Are Injury Duration Guidelines? Injury Duration Guidelines provide evidence-based timelines for recovery from workplace injuries and illnesses. Why Do Injury Duration Guidelines Matter?

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 21, 2025

Crutches leaning against a wall by Anna Shvets Workplace injuries affect more than just your team. For business owners, preventing injuries is key to protecting employees, maintaining productivity, and minimizing workers compensation claims. Training is another effective tool for injury prevention.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

However, there are times when the NCM doesn’t serve a specific purpose and is assigned to the claim to get it moving. The injury coordinator can evaluate these aspects of both telephonic case management and field-based case management by first emailing the adjuster and stating the above. For all hospitalizations.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) plays a critical role in workers compensation, guiding both medical professionals and non-medical stakeholders in making informed decisions about injury treatment, recovery time, and return-to-work strategies.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 20, 2025

Why EBM Matters in Workers’ Compensation Improved Medical Outcomes EBM enables healthcare providers to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of injured workers, ensuring that interventions are both effective and necessary. By adhering to these recommendations, costs are reduced without compromising care quality.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

An employee who claims he injured his knee while swinging a club during an employer-sponsored TopGolf event has failed to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC) recently upheld the denial of benefits for the injured …

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AMAXX

APRIL 23, 2025

Efficient management of workers’ compensation claims significantly impacts both employee recovery outcomes and organizational costs. What are Injury Duration Guidelines? What are Injury Duration Guidelines?

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AMAXX

MAY 27, 2025

In the world of workers compensation, few factors have a more immediate and measurable impact on claim outcomes than lag time the delay between when an injury occurs and when it is reported to the carrier or third-party administrator (TPA). Beyond four weeks , claim costs jumped 31%. What Is Lag Time?

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Work-related injuries can occur in any industry, and when they do, the aftermath can be chaotic and stressful for all parties involved. To mitigate confusion, it’s essential for companies to have a clear and consistent post-injury response procedure. One of the most critical aspects of these procedures is consistency.

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AMAXX

APRIL 28, 2025

In workers’ compensation programs, the conversation often revolves around costs, compliance, and claims management systems. Empathy isnt just a nice to have in workers comp management it’s a proven strategy for reducing claim costs, preventing litigation, and helping injured employees return to work faster.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The trend of decreasing rates in Connecticut workers’ compensation insurance will continue as the state’s insurance regulator has approved an industry proposed 6% rate decrease beginning January 1, 2025. The now-approved rate filing submitted by the industry’s National Council on …

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AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

When a workplace injury occurs, selecting the right physician is a critical factor in ensuring a smooth recovery and return to work. These errors can have significant consequences, including prolonged recovery times, increased claims costs, and a greater likelihood of litigation. The only available provider was 70 miles away.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 3, 2025

Defending workers’ compensation claims from employees who have not disclosed previous injuries may have just become a little more complicated for employers and insurance carriers in Georgia. The Georgia Court of Appeals last week found that a long-standing defense against …

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AMAXX

MAY 19, 2025

The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. Railroad workers, miners, & factory employees were routinely exposed to serious hazards on the job. Thus, the Grand Bargain was born.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Supervisors in the workplace, much like a championship teams defense, play a pivotal role in injury management. Their response in the first moments after an injury determines whether the process leads to a smooth recovery or spirals into an expensive, drawn-out claim. Research by Scott W.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 27, 2025

Revamping a workers compensation (WC) program can transform how companies manage costs and care for injured employees. Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workers’ comp program. Legacy claims that linger unresolved. What is the status of open or legacy claims?

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LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By Christopher Mahon, LexisNexis Legal Insights Contributing Author A September 2024 study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute indicates that workers represented by an attorney in workers compensation claims receive substantially more payments than workers who are not represented by an attorney.

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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

Hiring is more than finding the right resume or filling a seatits the first and most important line of defense in preventing workplace injuries and reducing workers comp costs. Employers struggling with first-year injuries, high turnover, or repeat claims often have something in common: a reactive hiring process.

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AMAXX

JUNE 5, 2025

But heres the truth: Effective injury response isnt just an HR task its a company-wide culture shift. Organizations that treat injury response as a team effort see better outcomes: faster recovery times, lower claim costs, fewer disputes, and higher employee satisfaction. Those that isolate it to a single department?

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Successfully settling workers’ compensation (WC) claims can significantly reduce costs and streamline processes for employers and insurers. By adhering to a proven four-step process, organizations can consistently achieve better claim outcomes. One key trigger is the injured worker reaching medical stability.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 7, 2025

Oregon worker’s compensation claims fell in 2023 from the previous two years, a report from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services shows. The department received notification of 22,994 accepted disabling claims for occupational injuries and diseases in 2023, …

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A lack of clear communication often leads to confusion, frustration, and even litigation , increasing costs for both the employer and the injured worker. However, implementing strong communication strategies can significantly improve claim outcomes and reduce unnecessary legal battles. “Am I going to lose my job?”

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AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

Navigating workers’ compensation can be complex, with various parties working together to ensure effective claims management and cost containment. Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workers’ compensation system.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

While their primary purpose is to ensure employees receive medical and wage replacement benefits for work-related injuries, they also offer critical advantages to employers. Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision.

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

Proper layoff planning isn’t just about handling employment transitions; it’s crucial for controlling claims costs and ensuring that resources are available to support genuinely injured workers. Timely processing prevents claims from becoming unnecessarily expensive and ensures each case receives the attention it deserves.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 15, 2024

One of the most significant challenges for employers today is managing the rising costs of workers’ compensation claims. The price tag associated with these claims can severely impact a company’s bottom line if not controlled effectively.

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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

But whats often missed is that onboarding is one of the most critical safety tools in a companys injury prevention strategy. Injury rates dont spike after years on the jobthey surge within the first few days and weeks of employment. For instance: 52% of restaurant industry claims happen in the first 12 months.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

Reserves are the funds set aside by an insurer to cover the future costs of a claim, including medical expenses, lost wages, and other associated costs. However, even the most experienced adjuster can sometimes under-reserve a claim, leading to financial surprises later on. Is the Cost for the Claim for Life?

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Managing work-related injuries and illnesses effectively requires a well-coordinated approach. By adhering to best practices, a medical director can significantly enhance the efficiency and outcomes of workplace injury management ( How to Calculate Cost per FTE Metric to Show Workers’ Comp as Profit Center ).

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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

But when it comes to the workers compensation system, a rushed or poorly evaluated hire can be far more costly than leaving a role vacant for a few extra weeks. In fact, bad hires aren’t just a performance issuethey are a financial and legal liability , particularly in industries where physical labor increases the risk of injury.

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

These employees, known as “general exclusions,” require their payroll to be reported and calculated separately, directly influencing workers compensation premiums. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Workplace injuries can have significant financial and operational impacts on businesses, but the cost to the employee is often much greater. From physical pain to financial insecurity, an injury can be life-altering. Despite this, many employers overlook one of the most critical aspects of workplace injury management: rehabilitation.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Transitional duty allows employees to return to the workplace in a modified capacity while they continue to recover from their injuries. These programs offer significant benefits, not only by speeding up recovery but also by minimizing the financial impact of workers’ compensation claims on employers.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification. These rules are established by rating organizations like the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in most states, though some states have their own rating bureaus. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These assignments help businesses manage claims costs, reduce lost workdays, and maintain workforce productivity. Return to Original Position Upon Full Recovery Once the employee reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI) , they return to their pre-injury job. This is often categorized as voluntary withdrawal from the workforce.

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