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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

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An effective injury investigation ensures that only valid claims proceed, protecting both the company and legitimate injured workers. When employees understand that workers compensation is not a blank check, they are less likely to attempt questionable claims.

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

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

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Unfortunately, a common procedural mistake can leave employees in a painful and detrimental limbo: the delay of care due to technicalities in insurance coverage. As a result, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier decides not to pay for the treatment until they determine the claim’s compensability.

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Part 3: Permanent Total Disability – Other Defenses to Consider

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Evaluation of all these defenses requires cooperation and coordination between the insurance carrier, employer, defense experts, and legal counsel. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.” All state laws vary.

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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

in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph. The workers’ compensation case had not yet been resolved. Mr. Joseph sued the tortfeasor and recovered $14,000 in settlement with his uninsured motorist insurance policy in December 2021. NJ Transit paid $7,112.90 to Mr. Joseph.