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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. Claims Reporting Policy : Require employees to report injuries within a specific timeframe (e.g., You should consult with your insurance broker, attorney, or qualified professional.

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workers’ compensation system. Insurance Company: The Risk Bearer Often referred to as the underwriter, insurer, or carrier, the insurance company provides the workers’ compensation policy and assumes the employers risk.

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

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As a result, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier decides not to pay for the treatment until they determine the claim’s compensability. Simultaneously, because the injury was reported as work-related, John’s group health insurance also refuses to cover the treatment.

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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

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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