Every workers' compensation claim starts with a form. And when that form is wrong, incomplete, or outdated, the consequences ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In some claims offices, AI now writes the first claim note, flags high-risk files, and even summarizes doctor reports, before the adjuster picks up the phone. AI in workers’ comp is no longer ...

Exclusive remedy—providing immunity to employers from employee tort suits for work-related injuries covered by WC—has been a closely watched topic among WC stakeholders for several years. In 2025, we ...

Institute, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) – Two workers are dead and more than 30 were treated for injuries after a refinery in West Virginia reported a “chemical emergency.” Officials said emergency ...

Category Key Information Coverage Requirement Required for employers with one or more employees, including part-time and minors. Nature of Coverage Statutory, no-fault insurance. Administered by the ...

As the country is changing, so is the workforce, and currently, mid-career workers make up the largest chunk of the employment population in the U.S., which affects frequency of workers' compensation ...

The morning starts out as a typical workday. Hundreds of tenants pass through the lobby eager to reach their desks and start work for the day. While rubbing the sleep from her eyes with a large coffee ...

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About The Author Frank Ferreri Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and ...