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

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

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

JULY 30, 2024

And this is by documentation, by risk control systems, by your return to work plans, by your completed first reports of injury, by your injury reports, etcetera, your communication, your protocols, how you’re doing it, what’s your system, why is your mod, you know, at a 1.7, Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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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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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

JUNE 10, 2024

I recently assumed responsibility for forecast modeling of the property/casualty industry, which includes workers comp. According to NCCI, the success of the workers comp line in recent years represents the convergence of three factors: Payroll increases Moderate severity increases, and Larger-than-expected frequency declines.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 8, 2024

of the California workers’ comp Migraine Drug spend and by 2021 it represented 8.8% of California workers’ comp migraine prescriptions but at an average of $617 per prescription it represented 8.6% of workers’ comp Migraine prescriptions, but with an average payment of $1,426 it represented 17.2%

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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. Initially, this policy faced controversy and skepticism.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JULY 19, 2024

As the readers know, there are two parts to a workers’ compensation policy. One part is the elective provisions that apply to all claim petitions filed in the Division of Workers’ Compensation. She filed both workers’ compensation claims for these injuries. In the civil lawsuit, Ms.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

AUGUST 15, 2023

By Loretta Worters, Vice President, Media Relations, Triple-I When Victoria Aumiller , AIC, WCP, claims specialist, Chesapeake Employers Insurance came to the organization 14 years ago, she didn’t realize how meaningful her job would be. It’s a day of celebration, not only for workers comp.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. However, even the most experienced adjuster can sometimes under-reserve a claim, leading to financial surprises later on. Is the Cost for the Claim for Life?

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Transitional duty allows employees to return to the workplace in a modified capacity while they continue to recover from their injuries. These programs offer significant benefits, not only by speeding up recovery but also by minimizing the financial impact of workers’ compensation claims on employers.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 12, 2024

In workers’ compensation, communication with injured workers is a critical aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. Proper communication helps facilitate a smooth return-to-work process and plays a crucial role in maintaining the injured worker’s morale and engagement with the organization.

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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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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

JULY 27, 2023

Combined ratio represents the difference between claims and expenses paid and premiums collected by insurers. While the broader industry has suffered due to replacement cost trends , the most recent Triple-I Issues Brief shows how workers compensation has benefited from a generally strong economy and, in particular, strong growth in payrolls.

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Risk Management Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Claimant fraud and premium fraud are two of the most well-known types of workers compensation fraud. In these cases, a worker may intentionally fake an injury (claimant fraud) or a business owner may misrepresent their employee headcount or incorrectly classify employees to obtain lower insurance premiums.

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AMAXX

JULY 8, 2024

Even if it is not an explicit requirement, it should be a starting point for interested stakeholders seeking to defend PTD claims. When looking at job search issues, there are several factors to consider when handling the claim and crafting your defenses. Consideration of the employee’s emotional needs. Work schedule considerations.

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AMAXX

JULY 9, 2024

Defending Permanent and Total Disability (PTD) cases presents many challenges for the claim management team and other interested stakeholders. These matters must be considered when seeking to maximize the efficiency of any workers’ compensation program and reduce costs. Ensure this is a requirement in all Plans.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Employee Resistance : Sometimes, employees may be hesitant or resistant to returning to work, often due to fear of re-injury, perceived inadequacies in their abilities post-injury, or psychological factors such as anxiety or depression. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com. All rights reserved under International Copyright Law.

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AMAXX

JULY 23, 2024

Effective Return-to-Work programs can significantly reduce the costs associated with workers’ compensation claims. Studies have shown that a small percentage of workers’ compensation claims account for a large portion of the costs. times the direct costs. However, this probability dropped to 55.4%

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This activity ties directly to Paradigm’s key session, Human-Centered Care & Compassion: Real Workers, Groundbreaking Recoveries , where two catastrophically injured workers will share their why, the purpose they have found in the wake of life-changing injuries, and the critical importance of family and a holistic, team-based approach to care.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

The purpose of these rules is to ensure that employers pay an appropriate premium that reflects the risk of workplace injuries associated with their industry. For example, a construction company would generally have a higher classification rate than an office-based business due to the higher risk of injury on a construction site.

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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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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. Fortunately, some experts devote their careers to understanding and alleviating the concerns of injured individuals and helping move claims to settlement.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JUNE 20, 2024

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. 449 (2012) for the proposition that a violation of a safety code is just one factor in proving an intentional harm claim. Oakland Bd.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JUNE 3, 2024

She claimed that she only learned through discovery years later that Synergy was her actual employer and that Winchester was only the managing company of Synergy. As the judge recognized, Donnerstag’s proposed amended complaint was futile because it alleged negligence claims against Winchester and Synergy – her identified employers.”

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MAY 6, 2024

He climbed onto the trailer to check the pallets but then fell from the trailer, suffering injuries. The petitioner argued that his injury was covered under the authorized vehicle rule. He was involved in a car accident on the way to his employer’s location with serious injuries. He pulled off the road and stopped the truck.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Illinois Workers’ Comp. The court agreed that the fact that the inspector was not traveling at the time of his injury was not controlling. His injuries, even on the employer’s premises were, therefore, compensable. Workers’ Comp. Employee’s Injuries Sustained Shortly After Clocking Out Are Compensable.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MARCH 25, 2024

34:15-40(d), which provides that the employer or its carrier may serve notice on the third-party defendant or its insurance carrier of its lien rights as to any third-party recovery arising from the work injury. The Court was referring to N.J.S.A.

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Risk Management Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

Many companies overlook one key way to control costs that can be easily implemented and managed while also improving work culture overall: implementing a safety program to better manage workers compensation costs. Repetition is key for any new employee learning the ropes, but especially for those workers who are jumping into a new role.

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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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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. Petitioner urged the Court to follow the line of cases in idiopathic claims that shift the burden of proof to respondent. The physical injury was clearly caused by the shooting.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

APRIL 3, 2024

The significance of having a workers’ compensation law can only be appreciated if you consider how injuries were treated before 1911. Former Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Peter Calderone, wrote an excellent article in 2011 explaining what life was like before modern workers’ compensation laws.

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