Rising injury claim severity is presenting insurers with significant challenges. Not only are these claims more costly, but they’re often more complex. And the severity trend isn’t slowing down. Since 2016, bodily injury frequency has […]

Atlanta, GA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A Board of Trustees has been established for the soon to be launched WorkCompCollege.com. The board’s function is to act in an advisory capacity to the company’s founders and help establish […]

After two years, COVID-19 continues to impact workers’ compensation claims. In previous entries, we provided a broad look at the industry. As we learn more about the long-term effects of the pandemic on claims operations, we want […]

2022 may in fact be a year for significant California workers’ comp reforms. The last major reforms were a decade ago, in 2012, under Governor Brown. Inflation continues to eat at permanent disability awards and settlements. […]

Over the years (since 1996), one of the most popular questions that I have fielded is what do I do if I want to be a Workers Comp Consultant? This question came from interns, agents, […]

One indisputable fact about medical care is that unless it’s an emergency situation, you will start with more conservative medical care before getting more expensive medical care. The simplest example would be if you hurt […]

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – A worker may lose his benefits, as well as access to future benefits, if he fails to mention a prior related injury.  That’s what happened in Nappi v. Verizon New York, […]

The workers compensation system is rife with negative experiences and outcomes.   When workers get hurt on the job, the accident is usually not their fault.  They are thrust into a confusing system where the incentives […]