What Went Right? Workers’ compensation has developed an extraordinary vocabulary for failure. We measure lost time, litigation, reserves, delayed reporting, disability duration, medical costs, missed appointments, and unsuccessful return-to-work efforts. When an outcome falls short […]

Back to Claims School A workers’ compensation settlement can resolve the active claim even when medical needs continue for years. Future care may include medication, office visits, injections, therapy, diagnostic testing, surgery, or medical equipment […]

Back to Claims School Patrick J. Sodoro has spent his career helping insurance carriers, employers, and their insureds navigate claims, litigation, trials, and appeals with a clear understanding of both the legal and practical stakes […]

Back to Claims School Kent M. Smith approaches workers’ compensation with an attorney’s understanding of litigation and an advisor’s awareness of everything that happens before a case ever reaches a hearing. He is President and […]

Back to Claims School A workers’ compensation trial begins long before anyone enters a hearing room. The foundation develops through the investigation, medical records, witness statements, reserve decisions, correspondence, and documentation created throughout the claim. […]

Workers' compensation regulations shift constantly, and tracking those changes across all 53 U.S. jurisdictions is one of the most time-intensive tasks any claims adjuster or HR compliance professional can face. When states revise filing deadlines, […]

Back to Claims School Medication can play an important role in recovery after a workplace injury. It may reduce pain, support sleep, control inflammation, address nerve symptoms, or help an employee participate more fully in […]

Around the States Settlement Agreements • Approval Requirements • Medical Benefits • Lump-Sum Payments Current reference: September 2026 Workers' compensation settlements can take many forms. Depending on the jurisdiction and claim circumstances, a settlement may […]