Typically speaking, if you sit at a desk all day or walk around for work, if you develop neck problems you will have a hard time showing that your job increased your risk of injury. […]

“Don’t worry so much about the Medicare Set-Aside; Medicare will never deny post-settlement treatment claims.”  That is the refrain from some when the matter of an MSA inclusion in settlement arises. Tower has consistently warned […]

King of Prussia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The timing and type of physical therapy directly impact workers’ compensation claim outcomes. MedRisk’s 2022 Outlook Industry Trends report features several studies showing the benefits of early physical therapy, […]

Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) - It is easy to identify the benefits of the workers’ compensation system for injured workers. But do we regularly assess and consider what we do to avoid potential harm that the […]

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) - Larry Brown was found guilty of one count of workers’ compensation fraud and must pay back $66,705.98 to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). BWC’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) opened an […]

Washington, DC — The third annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is expanding to a full week from a one-day event. Set to take place April 11-15, the stand-down is a collaborative effort led […]

In my ongoing effort to help you, dear reader, stay informed and on top of important stuff, I have this email folder titled “Blog Fodder” wherein I park news items worthy of your attention. Here’s […]

 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a New Jersey company $130,000 for methylene chloride violations. Exposure to paint strippers containing methylene chloride remains a severe health concern for workers. The Second Circuit Court of […]