A New Jersey Court of Appeals upheld an award for total disability workers' compensation benefits.  The injured worker suffered from bilateral carpal tunnel injuries. The 61-year-old punch press operator was deemed unable to work due to the […]

WHAT: As we emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, a labor shortage became apparent. To lure workers back to the workforce, wages needed to increase. As a result, all economic sectors have experienced wage growth, and lower-wage […]

Generally, only employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Independent contractors are not. The line between employee status and IC status is a blurry one. It can be particularly difficult when it comes to truck […]

Setting goals is a core competency workers' compensation case managers apply to every case they work. Setting and achieving those goals allows the case manager to prove their value to the injured worker, the employer, […]

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are costly, averaging around $136,000 in incurred costs, whereas lost-time claims typically average $51,000. However, early intervention that includes the proper assessment and care can make all the difference in providing […]

How many of us have medicine cabinets where we store our “you never know” items? We routinely pick up cough drops and syrups, adult and child variations of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, muscle creams, bandages, […]

Engineered nanomaterials have led to promising advances in medicine, consumer products, energy, materials and manufacturing. Despite their positive impact, many unknowns exist around the impact on worker health. Nanotechnology has expanded tremendously over the last […]

Houston, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – One of the best things a company can do to avoid FMLA interference and retaliation claims is to document performance problems and policy violations when they happen. As one case shows, […]