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 […]

Erie,PA,(WorkersCompensation.com) -  May 20, 2022 – Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced the promotion of Tim Shine to senior vice president in IT, focused on sales and product technology. The appointment was effective May 19. […]

Greensboro,NC.( WorkersCompensation.com) - Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson visited Syngenta North America Crop Protection in Greensboro on Tuesday, May 17, to present employees and management with a 21 Million-Hour award. Million-Hour safety awards are given to […]

Park Ridge,IL ( WorkersCompensation.com)  — The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization, is bestowing the honor of Fellow on two longtime members who have made significant contributions to the […]