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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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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 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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BTW Settles Whistleblower Suit on Overbilling of Federal Workers’ Comp Program

Insurance Journal

BTW Solutions bills itself as a drug wholesaler and billing service and as a way for physicians to maximize profits on workers’ compensation and personal-injury-protection patients through the use of topical creams and durable medical equipment. The Benton, Arkansas-based …

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Maryland Report Says Many Workers Misclassified, Costing $59M in Workers’ Comp Premiums

Insurance Journal

Worker misclassification in Maryland is widespread, leaving thousands of workers without injury protection and depriving insurance companies of more than $58 million in workers’ compensation premiums each year, according to a report from a state task force. Maryland’s Joint Enforcement …

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Workers’ Compensation Post-Injury Response Procedure: A Key to Effective Injury Management

AMAXX

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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Maryland Report Says Many Workers Misclassified, Costing $59M in Comp Premiums

Insurance Journal

Worker misclassification in Maryland is widespread, leaving thousands of workers without injury protection and depriving insurance companies of more than $58 million in workers’ compensation premiums each year, according to a new report from a state task force. Maryland’s Joint …

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