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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Blog Post: California Workers’ Compensation Discovery: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

LexisNexis

Rassp, Presiding Judge, Los Angeles WCAB 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. as in civil actions.

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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

AMAXX

Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision. Under this system, employees who accept workers compensation benefits for a work-related injury or illness forfeit the right to sue their employer for negligence.

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Viewpoint: Landmark Workers’ Comp Subrogation Decision in Nevada

Insurance Journal

In one of the most pro-subrogation decisions in a generation, the Nevada Supreme Court has overnight turned Nevada into one of the most favorable states for workerscompensation subrogation. With the stroke of a pen, the court in its Sept.

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Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Insurance Journal

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workerscompensation benefits and liability insurance payouts, according to court filings and an ABC News report. Worker advocates …

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Commercial Liability Insurance to protect against claims related to third-party injuries or property damage. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover employee injuries on the job.

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Fake Construction Site Injuries Reaching New Heights in New York City, Suit Says

Insurance Journal

Contractors insurance groups say worker injuries are being faked at an unprecedented rate across New York’s construction sites in hopes of receiving workerscompensation benefits and liability insurance payouts, according to court filings and an ABC News report. Worker advocates …

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