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4 Step Process to Successfully Settle More Workers’ Compensation Claims

AMAXX

Successfully settling workerscompensation (WC) claims can significantly reduce costs and streamline processes for employers and insurers. Accurate data and financial instruments, such as structured settlements, are crucial in formulating offers that align with both the injured worker’s needs and the employer’s budget.

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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 workerscompensation costs and minimizing downtime.

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

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Rassp, Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles, California Division of WorkersCompensation 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 WorkersCompensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual.

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

LexisNexis

Robinson, co-author, Larson’s WorkersCompensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s WorkersCompensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. His injuries, even on the employer’s premises were, therefore, compensable. LEXIS 819, § 7.04

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How to Strengthen Your Safety Program and Cut Workers Compensation Costs

Risk Management Monitor

Controlling business costs is top-of-mind for organizations of all sizes and can take many forms, from moving the business to a less expensive building in a more economical part of town to cutting advertising costs. There are myriad ways to reduce workerscompensation costs. Practice Makes Perfect.

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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 workerscompensation costs after the deaths …

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

Insurance Journal

A California WorkersCompensation 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 …