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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

AMAXX

Many companies operate under an unwritten rule: accept every workers compensation claim, no questions asked. A well-managed workers compensation program should pay 100% of legitimate claimsand 0% of the claims that arent. Employees come to believe that every claim will be accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

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

Insurance Journal

Defending workers’ compensation 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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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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Navigating workers’ compensation can be complex, with various parties working together to ensure effective claims management and cost containment. Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workers’ compensation system. Their expertise enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the claims process.

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Avoid 2 Common Pitfalls That Delay Care in Workers’ Compensation Claims

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One of the most critical aspects of managing workers’ compensation claims is ensuring that injured employees receive prompt medical treatment. Unfortunately, a common procedural mistake can leave employees in a painful and detrimental limbo: the delay of care due to technicalities in insurance coverage.

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Part 3: Permanent Total Disability – Other Defenses to Consider

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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. There are many defenses to these claims to consider.

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Appellate Division Rules That Claimants in Certain Circumstances Do Not Have to Reimburse an Employer’s Lien From a Third Party Recovery Until the End of the Workers’ Compensation Case

New Jersey Workers' Comp

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.