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

Insurance Journal

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workerscompensation 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

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

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School Employee Kicked 25 Times in 11 Days Denied Workers Compensation

Insurance Journal

A Virginia student assistant who suffered injuries in both knees after being kicked 25 times over a period of 11 days is not entitled to workerscompensation benefits. The Virginia WorkersCompensation Commission (WCC) upheld a deputy commissioner’s denial of …

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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. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

AMAXX

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

Insurance Journal

Defending workerscompensation 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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