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How to Set Employee Expectations Before an Injury Happens

AMAXX

In workers compensation, the moments before an injury ever occurs are just as important if not more so than the moments after. Lets explore how to set employee expectations before an injury happens going beyond just handing out a brochure. Think: ACME Injury Prevention and Recovery Program (iPAR). Here’s how.

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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

AMAXX

By understanding the role fear plays in workers compensation claims, employers can implement strategies to foster trust, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The Link Between Fear and Litigation Studies have consistently identified fear as a major driver of workers compensation litigation.

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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

AMAXX

Many companies operate under an unwritten rule: accept every workers compensation claim, no questions asked. A well-managed workers compensation program should pay 100% of legitimate claimsand 0% of the claims that arent. Employees should know upfront that all claims will be reviewed, and only legitimate injuries will be covered.

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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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Business Owner’s Policy for Restaurants

Distinguished

A Business Owners Policy, commonly known asa BOP bundles essential protections like property, general liability, and liquor liability into one streamlined solution. What is a Business Owners Policy (BOP)? A BOP is an efficient way to safeguard against these operational risks with one comprehensive policy.

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How Lag Time Sabotages Claims—And What You Can Do About It

AMAXX

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). Set a Clear Goal The gold standard for reporting an injury should be within 10 minutes.

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Blog Post: The Causal Effect of Attorney Representation on Workers’ Compensation Payments

LexisNexis

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. See [link].