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How to Prevent Workplace Injuries and Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

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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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness.

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Contractor Insurance is Essential for Home Improvements

Boyle Agency Insurance

Imagine a scenario where a contractor accidentally damages your property or a worker gets injured while working on your home. It ensures that the contractor is financially equipped to handle damages or injuries that may occur on-site. This is crucial as it prevents you from being held responsible for workplace injuries.

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The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire: Why Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore Hiring Risks

AMAXX

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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Significant Tort Reform Advances in Louisiana

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

The reforms include stricter limits on damages, clearer standards for expert testimony, and other procedural changes designed to restore balance to the courts while reducing financial burdens on Louisiana families and businesses.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk. Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters.

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Five Metrics Every Employer Should Track to Master Workers’ Comp

AMAXX

With just five core metrics , you can quickly diagnose the health of your workers compensation program , prioritize where to act, and measure your progress over time. Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) Why it matters: TRIR, an OSHA metric, tracks how often injuries happen. These metrics arent just numbers.