Defending workers’ compensation claims from employees who have not disclosed previous injuries may have just become a little more complicated for employers and insurance carriers in Georgia. The Georgia Court of Appeals last week found that a long-standing defense against …
A manufacturer and its workers compensation insurer thought an injured 60-year old service technician employee did not work hard enough to find a suitable replacement job as required to qualify for wage loss benefits. Among other things, he did not …
A Pierce County, Washington, man has been ordered to pay back more than $60,000 to Washington’s workers’ compensation fund after videos reportedly showed he was working and carrying heavy objects in the years he was allegedly unable to work from …
The American workplace is undergoing dramatic change from opposite directions: As futuristic innovations such as artificial intelligence permeate operations, our oldest human employees are occupying a greater share of jobs. This dynamic could provide a wonderful combination of new technology …
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants to spin off the state’s stake in Pinnacol Assurance, privatizing the workers’ compensation carrier of last resort to help it make more money and plug government budget holes. The big idea is that pulling up …
As the U.S. working population ages, more workers are becoming eligible for Medicare every year. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), there are 67.7 million Medicare beneficiaries. In 2023, there were 2.6 million work-related injuries, according …
A new report asserts that wearable technology may help reduce workers’ compensation claims. Devices worn by workers that monitor a worker’s physical condition and movements as well as measure and detect surrounding environmental hazards may guide workers away from dangerous …
A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver who was intoxicated when he crashed his semi-trailer delivery truck has been denied workers’ compensation benefits. Delaware Superior Court Judge Kathleen Vavala last week reversed a state Industrial Accident Board (IAB) ruling that Timothy …
AM Best is maintaining its stable market segment outlook on the U.S. commercial lines insurance sector for 2025, due partly to its persistently strong underwriting performance and improved investment returns, which have bolstered operating profitability. Reserve adequacy in the commercial …
Back-related injuries are the most expensive injuries to treat, a review of nearly 130,000 workers’ compensation claims from the restaurant industry shows. A report by AmTrust Financial Services analyzed claims submitted to the company over the six-year period from 2018 …