Workers’ comp claim denials are far too common, although the rate of denials does vary by location. For example, one older national study revealed an estimated 7% of all workers’ comp claims ...

In its decision, the Court of Appeals affirmed the Commission’s denial of the employer and carrier’s request for relief and ...

Workers’ comp claims can be easier and faster to resolve than a workers’ compensation lawsuit. Injured workers can also get money from their employers after getting hurt even in situations ...

After the claims adjuster accepts the workers' comp claim, the processes to dispute a claim become more complex. The first person the adjuster interviews during the claim investigation is you, the ...

The workers’ compensation claim process for employers. Adhering to the workers’ compensation claim process will help you comply with your state’s requirements and provide appropriate support to your ...

In California, workers have made over 30,000 workers’ comp claims, nearly a quarter of which have already been denied. Out of 3,807 claims in Florida, 1,695 had been denied as of the end of May.

For workers' compensation settlements, these adequacy provisions depend on the type of claim. When a worker is injured, the settlement needs to adequately compensate them for any past and future ...

UPDATE as of July 11: Herb Santos, Jr. , head of The Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr. , said Lakeside Health and Wellness accepted the claim for workers' compensation made by his client. "We are now ...

Federal workers' compensation can help federal employees pay for medical expenses and lost wages if they are injured while on the job. ... The 5 types of workers' compensation claims you need to know.

A 2020 report by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) determined that prescription drugs account for approximately 14% of a workers' compensation claim.

Do Not Base Decisions on Workers' Compensation Claims— Never terminate an employee solely because they have filed a workers' compensation claim. This is a clear violation of anti-retaliation laws.