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Did Booze or Enlarged Heart Cause Army Employee’s Death?

Did Booze or Enlarged Heart Cause Army Employee’s Death?
Attacks on MTA Workers on Rise

Attacks on MTA Workers on Rise
Missing 20-Day Deadline for Hearing didn’t Require Benefit Reduction

Missing 20-Day Deadline for Hearing didn’t Require Benefit Reduction
Los Angeles Tops Country for Dogs Biting Postal Carriers

Los Angeles Tops Country for Dogs Biting Postal Carriers
The Drug Intoxication Defense to Workers’ Compensation Compensability in Mississippi

The Drug Intoxication Defense to Workers’ Compensation Compensability in Mississippi
How Do Texas Telemedicine, Telehealth, Teledentistry Billing Work?

How Do Texas Telemedicine, Telehealth, Teledentistry Billing Work?
Stats on Risk of COVID from Work don’t Automatically Shut Down W.Va. Nurse’s Claim

Stats on Risk of COVID from Work don’t Automatically Shut Down W.Va. Nurse’s Claim
Date of Injury Questions Send Yankee’s Case Back to the Plate before WCJ

Date of Injury Questions Send Yankee’s Case Back to the Plate before WCJ
Redetermining Benefits Based on ‘Extreme Hardship’ in N.Y.

Redetermining Benefits Based on ‘Extreme Hardship’ in N.Y.
Was Worker Hospitalized for Depression Entitled to Notice of FMLA Rights?

Was Worker Hospitalized for Depression Entitled to Notice of FMLA Rights?
When it Comes to AI, Lawyers have Model Rules to Guide Ethical Decisions

When it Comes to AI, Lawyers have Model Rules to Guide Ethical Decisions
Hoist Failure Injures Worker, Raises N.Y. Labor, Insurance Law Questions

Hoist Failure Injures Worker, Raises N.Y. Labor, Insurance Law Questions
The Art of Connection in Workers’ Compensation: Generational Trust 

The Art of Connection in Workers’ Compensation: Generational Trust 
Worker’s Medical Evidence Carries Day on Questions about Fall from Ladder

Worker’s Medical Evidence Carries Day on Questions about Fall from Ladder
Was Volunteer Crushed at School Charity Event Covered by Workers’ Comp?

Was Volunteer Crushed at School Charity Event Covered by Workers’ Comp?
One Retina Detached, the Other Torn on Job, so why no Benefits?

One Retina Detached, the Other Torn on Job, so why no Benefits?
Jockey Rides Wheelchair to Raise Awareness of Disability Fund

Jockey Rides Wheelchair to Raise Awareness of Disability Fund
Angry Parents Turning Little League Baseball into Battlefields of Poor Sportsmanship  

Angry Parents Turning Little League Baseball into Battlefields of Poor Sportsmanship  
Workplace Accidents Kill Employees in Rubber Plant, Battery, Recycling Plants

Workplace Accidents Kill Employees in Rubber Plant, Battery, Recycling Plants
Compensability of Mental Injuries in Arizona

Compensability of Mental Injuries in Arizona
Minn. Top Court Sends Incapacity Question to Workers’ Compensation Judge under State Law

Minn. Top Court Sends Incapacity Question to Workers’ Compensation Judge under State Law
Temporary Payments in New York

Temporary Payments in New York
What are the Exceptions to the ‘Coming and Going Rule’ in Delaware?

What are the Exceptions to the ‘Coming and Going Rule’ in Delaware?
Public Worker Shot while Collecting Trash

Public Worker Shot while Collecting Trash
Could Burned Oil Workers Bypass Louisiana’s Workers’ Comp Exclusive Remedy Rule?

Could Burned Oil Workers Bypass Louisiana’s Workers’ Comp Exclusive Remedy Rule?
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Compassion as a KPI: Measuring Empathy in Claims Management

The dynamic environment of workers’ compensation has identified empathy as an essential component of effective claims management. The human element of injured workers' feelings throughout the claims process has gained recognition as a key factor for […]
Streamlining the Process of Obtaining and Reviewing Clinical Documentation 

By Kim Radcliffe, Sr VP of Product Management, Apricus, an Enlyte company In workers' compensation cases, timely and thorough clinical documentation is essential for effective case management and optimal injured employee outcomes. However, obtaining and […]
Good Humans Doing Good Things in Our Industry: Shari Starkey  

Speaking with: Shari Starkey, Vice President, Claims for Corvel  "Kind people are magnets for all of the good things in life." -- Tom Giaquinto   Good humans come in all forms. When we find leaders doing their […]
Are Workers’ Compensation Payments Taxable In Nevada?

Workers’ compensation can be an important source of relief after an accident at work. You might get a lump sum, weekly, or monthly payments. While these payments are helpful, many people wonder if they are […]
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    New Jersey WCMCO vs MCO 

    The Importance of Care Direction and The Provider Network   Workers’ Compensation is designed to provide medical care and wage replacement to employees who suffer job related injuries or illnesses. In New Jersey, workers’ compensation is […]
    Comp & Circumstance — May 29

    The next Comp & Circumstance is happening May 29 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Share what's happening in your part of the #WorkersCompensation world and build community with others in our industry. Wanna come? Email […]
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    Stay current with the latest workers' compensation happenings, events, job listings and conference updates

    CCWC 21st Annual Conference: Legislative & Educational Forum Presented by Sedgwick

    • Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025
    2025 Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

    Today, we are announcing the dates for the 2025 Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. The 28th edition of the event, recognized as the largest and most comprehensive gathering of workers’ compensation professionals in the state, will […]

    • Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
    Central States Spring Seminar

    The Central States Association host its annual Spring Seminar in Madison, WI, June 26-27, 2025. Each year, the Central States Association Spring Seminar provides a forum for workers' compensation professionals within the central region of the United States to connect […]

    • Jun 26, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
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    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
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    Tips & Tricks Are you looking to see if Simply Research is even useful to you? This quick overview could help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_yKE1koto
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    Update for Monday 8/5 during Hurricane/Trop. Storm Debbie. Our operations are located in Florida however, our servers are located out of state and we don't anticipate any issues today accessing services. Our support team personnel […]
    What’s in the Legal Library on Simply Research?

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