AMAXX

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This post will dive into the two primary reasons why workers’ compensation costs are often higher than they should be, and how employers can take charge of the process to reduce those expenses. These programs should be tailored to each employee’s capabilities and should align with medical advice to prevent further injury.

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Boyle Agency Insurance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Workers Compensation Insurance – Essential For Business Owners And Employees Workers Compensation Insurance is required for businesses with more than one employee. If you own a business that has a work environment that’s a bit insecure, make sure you have a Workers Compensation Insurance policy in place.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Identifying red flag cases involving Medicare considerations early on is essential, especially for catastrophic injuries or workers nearing Medicare eligibility. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.”

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Insurance Journal

JULY 11, 2024

A workers’ compensation insurer is entitled to continue to receive reimbursements from the Massachusetts second injury fund even after it stops writing business in the state, the state’s high court has ruled in an opinion reversing itself on the issue.

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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. Example: Consider a nurse who has suffered a back injury and is unable to perform patient transfers.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Morgan & Morgan calls itself the nation’s largest injury law firm, with offices in most states. But perhaps the Orlando-founded firm has grown too big, too quickly, suggests a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims the firm has botched hundreds of …

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Reserves Are Higher Than Expected: 1. Will the Injury Require Future Medical or Surgical Interventions? The need for surgery often signals more serious injuries, which not only have higher immediate costs but also pose substantial risks for future complications.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification. These rules are established by rating organizations like the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in most states, though some states have their own rating bureaus. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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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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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 17, 2024

Man Drilling into a Wooden Board by Thijs van der Weide Workers' compensation insurance is a fundamental aspect of running a business, providing vital protection for both employers and employees. Benefits for Employees For employees, the assurance that workers' comp insurance provides cannot be overstated.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These metrics are fundamental in determining the experience modification factor (often called “mod”), which ultimately influences the cost an employer will pay for workers’ compensation insurance. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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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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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. The AI revolution is starting to come to workers’ compensation.

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AMAXX

JULY 1, 2024

Issues concerning permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are a significant cost driver in workers’ compensation claims. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “8 ‘Think Outside the Box’ Tactics to Settle Workers’ Comp Claims” PTD is a concept usually defined in statute but clarified in case law.

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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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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. Workers’ Comp.

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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. Then, we’ll talk about how we can work together to accommodate your injury and help you return to the team as soon as possible.”

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

This delay typically occurs when there is uncertainty about whether the injury is work-related, resulting in neither workers’ compensation nor general health insurance covering the initial treatment. Example: Consider John, who reports a shoulder injury first thing on a Monday morning.

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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.

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CDC: Workers Compensation

APRIL 10, 2024

Struck-by injuries are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and second most common cause of fatalities among construction workers. From 2011 to 2022, there were 1,462 fatal occupational injuries that occurred at road construction sites.[1]

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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! in fees for dental services and appliances admittedly provided to the injured worker, Donate Russell. Earned the Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional Certificate. (2) Alvarado v.

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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

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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 Judge of Compensation dismissed the case.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness.

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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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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is accepting public comments on revised static forms: DWC Form-005, Non-Subscriber Notice to Division of Workers’ Compensation. DWC Form-007, Employer’s Report of Non-Covered Employee’s Work-Related Injury or Illness.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Portraits of Purpose” engagement activity at Paradigm’s booth, invited participants to share the driving force behind their work in the workers’ compensation industry. The session also emphasized the role of workplace support and accommodations , which are vital for enabling injured workers to return to their lives and jobs.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

” Prompt Appointment Scheduling Time is of the essence when an injury occurs. Willingness to Handle Workers’ Compensation Cases Workers’ compensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities. Your preferred clinic should be able to schedule appointments quickly and without unnecessary delays.

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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. However, this approach is unproductive. Instead of pointing fingers, focus on constructive dialogue.

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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. Practice Makes Perfect.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MARCH 25, 2024

in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph. The workers’ compensation case had not yet been resolved. paid in medical and temporary disability benefits but the court also noted that the workers’ compensation case had not yet concluded.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Colleen Casey, Former Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Practitioners beware! During that time, he sustained a plethora of industrial injuries, which were routinely processed and handled, culminating in an amended Findings and Award which issued on 5/19/2023. Defendant argued as follows, “Dr.

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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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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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AMAXX

JULY 9, 2024

These matters must be considered when seeking to maximize the efficiency of any workers’ compensation program and reduce costs. Never discount the opportunity for the employee to return to the date of injury to the employer. In addition to a focus on job search issues, there are other defenses to consider.

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