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Four Do’s and Don’ts When Settling a Claim — Employer Role in Managing a Workers Compensation Claim
04 Nov, 2010 WorkersCompensation.com
Do This:
1. Attend depositions and hearings.
2. Attend the settlement conference (with settlement authority if you are self-insured).
3. Work with the vocational rehabilitation specialist to accommodate the employee's return to work if there are any ADA concerns. (WCxKit)
4. Provide rehabilitation training if necessary.
Author Rebecca Shafer, JD, President of Amaxx Risks Solutions, Inc. is a national expert in the field of workers compensation. She is a writer, speaker and website publisher. Her expertise is working with employers to reduce workers compensation costs, and her clients include airlines, healthcare, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Contact: RShafer@ReduceYourWorkersComp.com or 860-553-6604.
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Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws vary. You should consult with your insurance broker or agent about workers comp issues.
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