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Getting a Handle on Rising Claims Litigation Costs and Frequency
Getting a Handle on Rising Claims Litigation Costs and Frequency

Litigation continues to be a major contributor to rising claims costs, and the issue is only getting worse. Recent studies have highlighted a trend of claimants hiring attorneys more often and earlier in the claims […]
The Impact of Sleep on Employee Safety and Effectiveness
The Impact of Sleep on Employee Safety and Effectiveness

Did you know that approximately one third of Americans experience a sleep disorder at some point in their lives? It’s essential to address the root cause and determine the best course of action — for […]
Burgum Thanks Klipfel For Over Four Decades of Public Service as WSI Director Announces Retirement
Burgum Thanks Klipfel For Over Four Decades of Public Service as WSI Director Announces Retirement

Bismarck,ND ( WorkersCompensation.com)  – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the retirement of Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) Director Bryan Klipfel effective Dec. 31, thanking him for his more than 13 years of exceptional leadership of […]
Pompano Beach Contractor’s Failure to Heed Prior Violation Left Roofing Workers Unprotected, Investigation Into Employee’s 25-foot Fatal Fall Finds
Pompano Beach Contractor’s Failure to Heed Prior Violation Left Roofing Workers Unprotected, Investigation Into Employee’s 25-foot Fatal Fall Finds

Davie, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In 2018, federal workplace safety investigators cited a Pompano Beach roofing contractor who exposed its workers to the construction industry’s most lethal hazard, falls from elevation. The U.S. Department of Labor’s […]
US Department of Labor Finds Appleton Roofing Contractor Again Exposing Workers to Potentially Deadly Fall Hazards; Proposes $94K in Fines
US Department of Labor Finds Appleton Roofing Contractor Again Exposing Workers to Potentially Deadly Fall Hazards; Proposes $94K in Fines

Appleton,WI ( WorkersCompensation.com) – Despite the potentially deadly consequences of its actions, an Appleton contractor allowed three roofers to work at heights up to 18 feet without anchoring their fall protection, making it useless in […]
Workers' Compensation Award Finalists Announced
Workers' Compensation Award Finalists Announced

Nashville,TN(WorkersCompensation.com)  - The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has announced the names of the three finalists for the Fourth Annual Sue Ann Head Award for Innovation and Excellence in Workers’ Compensation. This award recognizes individuals […]
Taking the Time to Listen Can Pay Off in the Long Run
Taking the Time to Listen Can Pay Off in the Long Run

The goal of any workers’ compensation case management program is to minimize the impact of an injury and assist injured employees in realizing their maximum functional abilities. However, to accomplish this goal, understanding that an […]
Top Developments of Calif. Workers' Compensation in the First Half of 2022
Top Developments of Calif. Workers' Compensation in the First Half of 2022

At mid-2022 it’s time to take a look at the top developments in California workers’ comp during the first half. To date 2022 has been a rather quiet year for California’ workers’ comp. Yet, here […]