Workers' Comp

This morning's headlines are loaded with workers' compensation fraud of all kinds. Each instance is troubling, and likely serves to fuel perceptions that fraud is rampant. But as we pause this week to give thanks for all that is worthy in our lives, I am thankful for this system that...

By Florida law, unsuccessful parties in court cases are held responsible for the litigation and related costs of the prevailing partyand a recent ruling by Floridas First District Court of Appeals raises questions about whether that statute might deny injured workers their right to bring suit in Workers Compensation cases....

Hiring the right third-party administrator (TPA) to handle an organizations claims, and then working with the vendor in a productive partnership, are two of the most critical responsibilities many risk managers face.

The workers compensation market is proving to be an increasing challenge for insureds and while alternative risk transfer mechanisms may help, close analysis needs to be made before venturing into a program, say executives from insurance broker Marsh.

Will Workers' Comp come to the rescue if an employee is injured during a meal break? FC&S has the answer.

Will Workers' Comp come to the rescue if an employee is injured during a meal break? FC&S has the answer.

Study uncovers racial discrepancy between workers' comp awards within the construction industry.

Accidents caused by negligent third parties are some of the most difficult to prevent and they can be traumatic for the injured employee and the business. Failing to follow up on subrogation claims will only compound problems.There are special rules to deal with revising mods impacted by subrogation. ...