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What are the Rules for Presenting Exhibits into Evidence in a Neb. Workers’ Compensation Case?
What are the Rules for Presenting Exhibits into Evidence in a Neb. Workers’ Compensation Case?

Compliance Corner For anyone presenting exhibits into evidence in Nebraska workers' compensation case, the Cornhusker State sets out a series of steps to follow. As Simply Research subscribers know, those steps are as follows. Marking […]
The Entire Workers’ Comp Playbook on Soft Fraud
The Entire Workers’ Comp Playbook on Soft Fraud

Workers' Comp Playbook (1) Soft Fraud Deserves Attention in Workers’ Compensation  Soft fraud remains one of the most misunderstood cost drivers in workers’ compensation. That misunderstanding often begins with how fraud itself is defined, because soft […]
Employer Commitments Shape Workplace Injury Culture 
Employer Commitments Shape Workplace Injury Culture 

Workers' Comp Playbook Workplace culture develops through repeated patterns of leadership behavior, communication, and decision-making. Employees form their understanding of the organization’s values by watching how leaders respond to both routine operations and unexpected challenges. […]
What Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Available in Iowa?
What Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Available in Iowa?

Glossary Check Anyone new to the workers' compensation system -- like a newly injured worker -- might struggle to keep up with the terminology surrounding claims, benefits, and return-to-work. That's why Simply Research keeps up […]
Consistent Check-ins During Recovery and Claim Stability 
Consistent Check-ins During Recovery and Claim Stability 

Workers' Comp Playbook Recovery from a workplace injury rarely follows a perfectly predictable timeline. Medical treatment plans evolve as physicians evaluate how the body responds to therapy, medication, or physical rehabilitation. Employees may experience progress […]
Early Return-to-Work Conversations Influence on Claim Duration 
Early Return-to-Work Conversations Influence on Claim Duration 

Workers' Comp Playbook Workplace injuries introduce uncertainty for both employees and organizations. Injured workers begin thinking about recovery timelines, medical treatment, and their ability to perform the tasks that normally define their role. Employers must […]
The $34,000 ‘Hidden’ Workplace Injury: Carpal Tunnel Claims and Disrupting a Costly Epidemic 
The $34,000 ‘Hidden’ Workplace Injury: Carpal Tunnel Claims and Disrupting a Costly Epidemic 

In the workers’ compensation ecosystem, certain injuries dominate attention because of their frequency or severity. Yet some of the most financially damaging claims are not the ones that occur most often, they are the ones that quietly […]
Employee Questions and Transparency in the Claims Process 
Employee Questions and Transparency in the Claims Process 

Workers' Comp Playbook Employees rarely enter the workers’ compensation system with a clear understanding of how the process works. An injury interrupts the normal rhythm of work and introduces conversations with supervisors, medical providers, and […]