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State Investigating Tenn. Plastics Factory After Flooding Killed 11 Workers There

Insurance Journal

A Tennessee plastics factory kept workers going until it was too late to evacuate before Hurricane Helene flooding swamped the building, employees have said. Now, the company is likely facing liability lawsuits and heightened workers’ compensation costs after the deaths …

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4 Step Process to Successfully Settle More Workers’ Compensation Claims

AMAXX

Successfully settling workers’ compensation (WC) claims can significantly reduce costs and streamline processes for employers and insurers. Soft Tactics: These focus on empathy, personal outreach, and building rapport. By adhering to a proven four-step process, organizations can consistently achieve better claim outcomes.

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5 Tips for Building an Insurance Client Base

Word & Brown

You want to do whatever you can to attract and reach potential new customers, build a lasting connection with current clients (so they stay customers and generate referrals), and rekindle connections with former customers (if they’re still in business and in need of your services).

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Report Shows Opioid Use in California Workers’ Comp Continues to Go Down

Insurance Journal

A California Workers’ Compensation Institute analysis opioid prescription data between 2017 and 2023 from the California Department of Justice’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System builds on prior CWCI studies by tracking multiple opioid utilization metrics. The study examines …

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Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Rehab in Workers’ Compensation

AMAXX

A comprehensive physical therapy plan often includes passive treatments—such as hot or cold packs, massage, and electrical stimulation—followed by active therapeutic exercises to build strength and flexibility. This not only benefits the employee but also the employer by reducing workers’ compensation costs and minimizing downtime.

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Partnering to Reduce the Risk to Firefighters Responding to High-risk Buildings

CDC: Workers Compensation

Building strategic partnerships can create solutions to large community safety issues High-risk buildings can be abandoned or condemned structures. These buildings pose hazards to firefighters and communities. Traditionally, managing this risk would involve not entering the building.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

LexisNexis

Rassp, Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles, California Division of Workers’ Compensation 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.