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From Integrity Tests to Physical Exams: A 6-Step Hiring System to Reduce Workers’ Comp Claims

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. This also ensures compliance and reduces liability for wrongful injury claims. Theyre moving fast, skipping steps, and taking on avoidable risk.

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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Who Really Pays for Workers’ Comp? Debunking a Common Myth

AMAXX

MAY 21, 2025

Ask the average employee who pays for workers compensation, and you might hear answers like the insurance company, the government, or even nobodyits just a benefit. In reality, the employer foots the bill for every dollar spent in the workers compensation system. These misconceptions are widespreadand costly.

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‘Epidemic’ of Hidden Cams? SC Workers’ Comp Lawyer Sued After Arrest for Videos

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

Two months after his law license was suspended and he was charged with illicitly filming renters at his beach property, a South Carolina workers’ compensation attorney now faces a civil lawsuit by one of the alleged victims. The lawyer for …

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Viewpoint: Landmark Workers’ Comp Subrogation Decision in Nevada

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In one of the most pro-subrogation decisions in a generation, the Nevada Supreme Court has overnight turned Nevada into one of the most favorable states for workers’ compensation subrogation. With the stroke of a pen, the court in its Sept.

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Employer, Workers’ Comp Insurer, Survivor Join Baltimore Bridge Collapse Litigation

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The road construction firm that employed six workers who were killed and another who was seriously injured in the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge, along with its workers’ compensation carrier, have filed claims against the owner and operator of the …

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

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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Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Insurance Journal

MARCH 30, 2025

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workers’ compensation benefits and liability insurance payouts, according to court filings and an ABC News report. Worker advocates …

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Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Insurance Journal

MARCH 30, 2025

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workers’ compensation benefits and liability insurance payouts, according to court filings and an ABC News report. Worker advocates …

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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Commercial Liability Insurance to protect against claims related to third-party injuries or property damage. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover employee injuries on the job.

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Does Your Business Need Workers' Compensation Insurance?

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 17, 2024

Man Drilling into a Wooden Board by Thijs van der Weide Workers' compensation insurance is a fundamental aspect of running a business, providing vital protection for both employers and employees. Benefits for Employees For employees, the assurance that workers' comp insurance provides cannot be overstated.

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With Unrevealed Previous Injury, Later Claim Cannot be Denied, Georgia Court Says

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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Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

This balance is crucial to preventing future injuries and protecting the company from potential liabilities. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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Part 2 of 3 – Professional Administration for Medical Settlements: The Medicare Factor

AMAXX

AUGUST 13, 2024

by Andrea Mills, Chief Client Officer, Ametros Settling a workers’ compensation or liability claim can and should be a win-win for the injured individual and the payer. The post Part 2 of 3 – Professional Administration for Medical Settlements: The Medicare Factor appeared first on Amaxx Workers Comp Blog.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions Insurance) For IT consultants, developers, or tech startups, mistakes can happen. Professional Liability Insurance protects your business against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions that result in financial losses for your clients.

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Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Insured’s Claim Against Its Carrier for Coverage of Intentional Harm Lawsuit Alleging Bodily Injury

New Jersey Workers' Comp

JULY 19, 2024

Intentional harm lawsuits can be harrowing for employers to defend because the allegations are generally not covered under the workers’ compensation policy. As the readers know, there are two parts to a workers’ compensation policy. She filed both workers’ compensation claims for these injuries.

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Appellate Division Rules That Claimants in Certain Circumstances Do Not Have to Reimburse an Employer’s Lien From a Third Party Recovery Until the End of the Workers’ Compensation Case

New Jersey Workers' Comp

MARCH 25, 2024

in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph. The workers’ compensation case had not yet been resolved. paid in medical and temporary disability benefits but the court also noted that the workers’ compensation case had not yet concluded.

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5 Best Practices for Effective Claims Reviews

Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For instance, frequent third-party claims for premises liability may have led to restrictions on Med Pay coverage or a higher deductible to give the customer a bigger stake in safety measures. As a result, within about two years, the program cut the manufacturer’s workers compensation loss ratio roughly in half.

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Blog Post: California Workers’ Compensation Discovery: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Rassp, Presiding Judge, Los Angeles WCAB Disclaimer: The material and any opinions contained in this article are solely those of the authors and are not the opinions of the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers Compensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual. as in civil actions.

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Help Protect Your Employees With Workers’ Comp

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 15, 2024

Worker Using an Angle Grinder by Anamul Rezwan Business owners have multiple types of insurance to protect them from a variety of financial and legal risks. They should also protect their employees with workers’ comp insurance. What Is Workers’ Comp? What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?

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Part 3 of 3 – Expediting Medical Settlements Through Professional Administration: Optimize Settlement Agreements

AMAXX

OCTOBER 14, 2024

by Andrea Mills, Chief Client Officer, Ametros Strategies to streamline efficiency and effectiveness in medical settlement processes The settlement of a workers’ compensation or liability claim should ideally benefit both the injured individual and the payer. Andrea Mills, Chief Client Officier, Ametros.

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Blog Post: Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis: The Changing Workforce and Workplace

LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Robinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis ( LexisNexis ) (This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2024 Edition of Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis (LexisNexis). By Thomas A. Section numbers below refer to the text in that book.

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NJ Supreme Court Holds Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Against Intentional Harm Claims

New Jersey Workers' Comp

JANUARY 13, 2025

In New Jersey, the Workers Compensation Act is the exclusive remedy for injured workers as stated in N.J.S.A. 34:15-8, and (2) the insurer had no duty to defend against Laidlow claims under the Employers’ Liability portion of the workers compensation policy. In Laidlow v. Hariton Machinery Co.,

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Blog Post: Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Case Spotlights (Fall 2024)

LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. His injuries, even on the employer’s premises were, therefore, compensable. Workers’ Comp.

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One Dead, Two Hurt After Tyson Foods Plant Fire in Georgia

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) A woman died and two other people were hospitalized with injuries after a fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia, state officials said Friday. A wall fell on the cab of an 18-wheel truck parked …

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From Integrity Tests to Physical Exams: A 6-Step Hiring System to Reduce Workers’ Comp Claims

What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

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Who Really Pays for Workers’ Comp? Debunking a Common Myth

‘Epidemic’ of Hidden Cams? SC Workers’ Comp Lawyer Sued After Arrest for Videos

Viewpoint: Landmark Workers’ Comp Subrogation Decision in Nevada

Employer, Workers’ Comp Insurer, Survivor Join Baltimore Bridge Collapse Litigation

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

Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Does Your Business Need Workers' Compensation Insurance?

With Unrevealed Previous Injury, Later Claim Cannot be Denied, Georgia Court Says

Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

Part 2 of 3 – Professional Administration for Medical Settlements: The Medicare Factor

Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Insured’s Claim Against Its Carrier for Coverage of Intentional Harm Lawsuit Alleging Bodily Injury

Appellate Division Rules That Claimants in Certain Circumstances Do Not Have to Reimburse an Employer’s Lien From a Third Party Recovery Until the End of the Workers’ Compensation Case

5 Best Practices for Effective Claims Reviews

Blog Post: California Workers’ Compensation Discovery: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Help Protect Your Employees With Workers’ Comp

Part 3 of 3 – Expediting Medical Settlements Through Professional Administration: Optimize Settlement Agreements

Blog Post: Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis: The Changing Workforce and Workplace

NJ Supreme Court Holds Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Against Intentional Harm Claims

Blog Post: Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Case Spotlights (Fall 2024)

One Dead, Two Hurt After Tyson Foods Plant Fire in Georgia

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