AMAXX

JULY 29, 2024

In the realm of workers’ compensation, the role of an injury coordinator is pivotal. This position is crucial for managing the complex processes associated with workplace injuries, ensuring both compliance with regulations and the well-being of employees.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Hamilton, Former Assistant Secretary and Deputy Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Over the past several decades California has implemented broad legislative changes aimed at lowering the costs associated with workers’ compensation, especially medical expenditures. Mueller, K.L, Mueller, K.L,

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Managing work-related injuries and illnesses effectively requires a well-coordinated approach. By adhering to best practices, a medical director can significantly enhance the efficiency and outcomes of workplace injury management ( How to Calculate Cost per FTE Metric to Show Workers’ Comp as Profit Center ).

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

One of the most critical aspects of managing workers’ compensation claims is ensuring that injured employees receive prompt medical treatment. Understanding the importance of quickly reporting claims and reducing lag time is key to preventing such scenarios. This can have dire consequences for the injured employee.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 15, 2024

One of the most significant challenges for employers today is managing the rising costs of workers’ compensation claims. The price tag associated with these claims can severely impact a company’s bottom line if not controlled effectively.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Workplace injuries can have significant financial and operational impacts on businesses, but the cost to the employee is often much greater. From physical pain to financial insecurity, an injury can be life-altering. Despite this, many employers overlook one of the most critical aspects of workplace injury management: rehabilitation.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the complex world of workers’ compensation, setting accurate reserves is a critical task for adjusters. Reserves are the funds set aside by an insurer to cover the future costs of a claim, including medical expenses, lost wages, and other associated costs. Is the Cost for the Claim for Life?

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

in the year ending March 31, resulting in an increase in California workers’ compensation temporary total disability and permanent total disability rates for 2025 work injury claims and other workers’ comp benefits … California’s State Average Weekly Wage rose nearly 3.8%

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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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AMAXX

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Claims audits and reviews are one of the most commonly used tactics by companies to control workers’ compensation costs. In fact, according to the RIMS 2009 Annual Benchmark Survey, 90% of companies had conducted a claim audit or review of at least some of their claims within the previous six months.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. First Responder Role: When an injury occurs, the supervisor is often the first to know.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the world of workers’ compensation, one of the most powerful strategies for managing costs while helping injured employees return to work is the implementation of a transitional duty (TD) program. Transitional duty allows employees to return to the workplace in a modified capacity while they continue to recover from their injuries.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 26, 2024

To better grasp this, let’s walk through a hypothetical scenario that illustrates two different supervisor responses to an employee’s injury and explore the potential consequences of each approach. Oh, by the way, if you file that claim, you know that promotion you were thinking about? Quiz: How Would You Respond?

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When it comes to calculating workers’ compensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workers’ compensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When managing workers’ compensation, a claim audit or review is a crucial opportunity for employers, carriers, TPAs (Third-Party Administrators), and brokers to come together and optimize claim-handling practices. Here’s how to effectively plan and prepare for a successful claim audit or review.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Scheduled airline ground crews, including baggage handlers and maintenance workers, file injury claims for work-related musculoskeletal disorders at more than 10 times the statewide average, according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. WMSDs, which include strains, sprains …

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

When it comes to managing workers’ compensation, understanding classification rules is fundamental. The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification. Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk.

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AMAXX

JULY 1, 2024

Issues concerning permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are a significant cost driver in workers’ compensation claims. When facing these claims, members of the claim management team and other interested stakeholders need to identify the issues early on, evaluate and develop defenses, and avoid costly mistakes.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. Solakyan Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud—Honest-Services Mail Fraud and Health-Care Fraud—Restitution—U.S. All rights reserved. JUST CLICK ON THE CASE NAMES BELOW… Federal Circuit Court Opinion of Related Interest United States of America v. when WCAB reasoned that… Raya (Geoffrey) v.

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. Appeals Board Panel Decisions CAUTION: These WCAB panel decisions have not been designated a “significant panel decision” by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. All rights reserved. Warner (Kenyon) v. Acevedo (Robert) v. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Correa (Silvia) v. Display Products, Inc.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 15, 2024

percent in the year ending March 31, 2024, which will result in an increase in California workers’ compensation temporary total disability (TTD) and permanent total disability (PTD) rates for 2025 work injury claims and other workers’ compensation benefits that are tied to SAWW increases. to $1,680.29 per week to $252.03

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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. The court agreed that the fact that the inspector was not traveling at the time of his injury was not controlling. Illinois Workers’ Comp.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By Julius Young, Richard Jacobsmeyer, Barry Bloom, Editors-in-Chief for Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Handbook [Note: This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2025 edition of Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Handbook. Since 2020, many workers’ compensation stakeholders have changed their operational models.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. JUST CLICK ON THE CASE NAMES BELOW… Appellate Court Compensation Case Mayor (Joseph) v. Gorman, who sought either removal or… Digests of WCAB Decision Denied Judicial Review American Claims Management v. All rights reserved. Hoddinott (Steve) v. Orellana (Bernardina) v.

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LexisNexis

AUGUST 22, 2024

CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. JUST CLICK ON THE CASE NAMES BELOW… Appellate Court Compensation Case Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund v. All rights reserved.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Medical cost containment is an essential aspect of managing workers’ compensation claims effectively. Various medical cost containment strategies play a pivotal role in managing these claims efficiently. Diagnosis and prognosis remain unclear, or the disability period is disproportionate to the injury.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Every session seemed to touch on AI in some form, particularly in how it’s being used in workers’ comp and claims analysis. The way we implement AI in workers’ compensation — that’s a tactic. However, the principles of workers’ compensation will never change. They will evolve as technology advances.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 8, 2024

COMPLEX EMPLOYMENT ISSUES FOR CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION A new softbound supplement to Rassp & Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Law 284 pages PIN #0006801214509 For current pricing and to order, call 800-543-6862. What constitutes an independent contractor?

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JUNE 20, 2024

The employer argued that Lopez could not sue and that his only remedy was in the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation. The court noted that even an injury stemming from gross negligence is insufficient to satisfy the intentional wrong exception. The court reasoned that not all fires lead to injury or death. Oakland Bd.

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Colleen Casey, Former Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board The battle of the bill review experts is on! claiming that $5,499.07 Before setting foot into the workers’ compensation court, it’s helpful to know what theories and evidence opposing counsel has used in the past. SPOILER ALERT: Defense wins.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With the cost of insurance for businesses rising across many types of coverage, staying on top of trends in the claims portfolio is more important than ever. For this reason, many insurers and TPAs promise to conduct claims reviews with their business customers on a regular basis, but the rigor can vary greatly.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MAY 6, 2024

I had the pleasure of Speaking on Law Day in Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Court on May 1, 2024 and wanted to share with readers part of the discussion in our session, namely the discussion of the New Jersey authorized vehicle rule contained in N.J.S.A. The petitioner argued that his injury was covered under the authorized vehicle rule.

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TGS

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a no-fault state like Florida, every driver is required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. Lost Wages: If you’re unable to work due to injuries sustained in the accident, PIP may cover a percentage of your lost income. Why Do No-Fault States Exist? The Pros and Cons of Being a No-Fault State Let’s break it down.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Get Immediate Treatment : Ensure that employees have access to immediate medical care following an injury. Implement Pay Without Prejudice : Consider implementing a “pay without prejudice” policy to cover the initial cost of care, regardless of whether the injury is ultimately deemed compensable under workers’ compensation.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Paradigm is back as a Gold Sponsor for the 2024 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference , October 15-17, in Las Vegas. This interactive, provocative session on the future of the workers’ compensation system promises to empower attendees with actionable insights for meaningful change and innovation.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MAY 28, 2024

There are very few cases in the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation involving injuries to employees who are shot at work. Supervising Judge of Compensation, the Honorable Robert D. Petitioner urged the Court to follow the line of cases in idiopathic claims that shift the burden of proof to respondent.

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