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Wind Hazards for Outdoor Workers 

Wind Hazards for Outdoor Workers 
Morning Fog and Reduced Visibility 

Morning Fog and Reduced Visibility 
5 Key Cases on ‘Medically Necessary’ Under Fla. Workers’ Compensation Law

5 Key Cases on ‘Medically Necessary’ Under Fla. Workers’ Compensation Law
Did Claimant who Fell have to Swallow 2nd IME for TMJ?

Did Claimant who Fell have to Swallow 2nd IME for TMJ?
Frost Before Winter 

Frost Before Winter 
5 Key Cases on Fla. Notice of Injury

5 Key Cases on Fla. Notice of Injury
Wet Leaves and Slip Hazards 

Wet Leaves and Slip Hazards 
What’s the Story on Mental, Nervous Injuries in Florida?

What’s the Story on Mental, Nervous Injuries in Florida?
Why Autumn Changes Workplace Risk 

Why Autumn Changes Workplace Risk 
Could Ariz. Worker Turn Carrier’s 40-day Claim Denial into Bad-Faith Win?

Could Ariz. Worker Turn Carrier’s 40-day Claim Denial into Bad-Faith Win?
Who can be an EMA in Fla., and What do they Do?

Who can be an EMA in Fla., and What do they Do?
What Gets Celebrated Gets Repeated: Building a Culture Around What Goes Right 

What Gets Celebrated Gets Repeated: Building a Culture Around What Goes Right 
What’s the Key to Preventing Workplace Violence? Culture, Communication

What’s the Key to Preventing Workplace Violence? Culture, Communication
From Recognition to Ritual: Building Success Worth Repeating 

From Recognition to Ritual: Building Success Worth Repeating 
Okla. AG Spells Out Multiple Injury Trust Fund ‘Obligations’

Okla. AG Spells Out Multiple Injury Trust Fund ‘Obligations’
Leadership: What We Celebrate Becomes What We Value 

Leadership: What We Celebrate Becomes What We Value 
Do You Still Find Meaning in Workers’ Compensation Case Management?

Do You Still Find Meaning in Workers’ Compensation Case Management?
Professor’s Tumble Falls under D.C. Exclusive Remedy Provisions Despite Claims of Partial Payment

Professor’s Tumble Falls under D.C. Exclusive Remedy Provisions Despite Claims of Partial Payment
Coworkers: The Forgotten Force in Recovery 

Coworkers: The Forgotten Force in Recovery 
Why Seek Mediation? WCI Panel Breaks Down Strategies, Misconceptions on Claims Handling Goals

Why Seek Mediation? WCI Panel Breaks Down Strategies, Misconceptions on Claims Handling Goals
Human Resources: Making Return to Work Feel Like Return to Home

Human Resources: Making Return to Work Feel Like Return to Home
Who’s not Covered under Montana Workers’ Comp Law?

Who’s not Covered under Montana Workers’ Comp Law?
The Safety Professional: Turning Injury into Organizational Learning

The Safety Professional: Turning Injury into Organizational Learning
When are Domestic Workers Covered under Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law?

When are Domestic Workers Covered under Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law?
The Medical Provider: Celebrating Function & Forward Movement

The Medical Provider: Celebrating Function & Forward Movement
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What the SDS Trail Has to Prove in a Chemical Exposure Workers’ Comp Claim

A worker who slips on a wet floor can usually point to the moment it happened. A worker who develops a respiratory condition after two years around a solvent cannot. Chemical exposure workers' compensation claims […]
7 Workers’ Comp Form Red Flags for Claims Adjusters

Every workers' compensation claim starts with a form. And when that form is wrong, incomplete, or outdated, the consequences ripple far beyond a single file. For adjusters managing caseloads across multiple jurisdictions, your forms process […]
NCCI Releases 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report

WHAT:NCCI reviews several thousand bills and regulations each year to identify themes that may impact the workers compensation system. The 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report ( and accompanying infographic) highlights some of the legislative activity shaping […]
The Back Injuries Miami Dockworkers Carry Home From Work

For Miami dockworkers, back pain can be part of the job long before it becomes an obvious injury. Loading and unloading cargo can require repeated lifting, pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, and carrying. A worker may […]
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    2026 Work Comp Changemaker© Honorees Revealed at ELEVATE® Conference

    Tampa, FL – [9/23/2026] — Twelve individuals were named as 2026 Work Comp Changemaker© honorees at the 2nd annual Work Comp Changemaker Award presentation at the ELEVATE® Conference yesterday in Coronado, California.  Presented during a […]
    Health and Public Safety Leaders Call for Timely Integrated Care for First Responders

    Health and Safety Leadership Alliance and Institutes of Health mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a call for faster access to coordinated treatment SAN DIEGO, Calif., September 11, 2026. Health & Safety Leadership […]
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    RISE Innovator’s Lab

    • Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
    Virtual Medical & Health Symposium

    Join thousands of health-care and legal professionals from across the globe for the 2026 Medical & Health Symposium (MHS26). This three-day virtual event explores innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for Ohio’s injured workers. What […]

    • Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
    Elevate Work Comp Conference

    Elevate is officially returning to the breathtaking, iconic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA September 21-23, 2026. Elevate is about championing the future of Work Comp, tackling some of the industry’s biggest challenges, and […]

    • Sep 21, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
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    2026 Professional Reading List

    The Case Manager Welcome to the 2026 Professional Reading List. I have produced this list since 2016 to provide resources for professionals Involved in Case Management, Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy, Nurse Navigation and other healthcare […]
    Employees Injured in Accidents at Work

    Safety at Work Lake Placid, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – An employee of a New York village is ‘on the mend” after an electrical accident at work, officials said. His accident was one of several over the […]
    4 Women Accused of Trying to Attack, Stab Pregnant Qdoba Worker

    Can You Believe It? Fishers, IN (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four women have been identified as the suspects in an attack against a pregnant Qdoba restaurant worker in Fishers, Ind. Prosecutors said Aniyah Gooch and Dajah Gooch […]
    One Dead, Two Missing in Philadelphia Garage Collapse

    Safety at Work Philadelphia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Crews continue to search the rubble of a demolished parking garage for two missing employees presumed to be dead. The garage was demolished Sunday evening after the stairwell […]
    What are the Rules for Attorney, Physician, Hospital Fees under S.C. Workers’ Comp Law?

    Compliance Corner Attorney fees, physician fees, and hospital charges for services under this South Carolina workers' compensation law are subject to the approval of the commission, but a physician or hospital may not collect a […]
    Jury Reaches $5.7 Million Verdict against Taco Bell Franchisee after Employee Shooting

    Safety at Work Hartford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – A jury in Hartford, Conn., reached a $5.7 million verdict against a Taco Bell franchisee after an employee at one of the stores shot and wounded two people, […]
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