With more and more states voting to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational uses, the need for discussion about the use of medical marijuana in […]
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has been making headlines for causing a high number of opiate-related overdoses and vastly increasing the numbers of people
WCRI Report Finds Reduction in Opioid-Connected Workers’ Compensation ClaimsRead More
In an unprecedented decision, a recent piece of legislation from the state of Vermont has granted the state’s first responders with workers’ compensation coverage for
Vermont First Responders Gain Workers’ Compensation for Mental Health IssuesRead More
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) in its recent study found a significant differential in the percentage of claims involving defense attorneys representing injured workers
New Study Sheds Light on Attorney Involvement in Workers’ Comp CasesRead More
Last year, in one of our articles, we turned our attention to the opioid epidemic and the impact it’s having in the workplace. We’re taking
State Workers’ Comp Bureaus Taking Measures to Battle Opioid AddictionRead More
Among the issues to watch for in Workers’ Compensation for 2017 is the impact of the U.S. election on OSHA regulations and ADA accommodations for
The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index was recently released, indicating that serious, nonfatal workplace injuries now amount to nearly $60 billion in direct U.S.
Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries at Nearly $60B Annually in Direct Workers’ Comp CostsRead More
Workers’ Compensation insurance continues to be a major concern for companies across all industries, including health care, which according to the Centers for Disease Control
What to Watch for in Health Care Workers’ Compensation 2017Read More
A new survey by CompPharma that looks at prescription drug management shows an 8.7% reduction in Workers’ Compensation payers’ pharmacy spend. The 13th annual survey
In 2013, legislation in Oklahoma was signed into law allowing employers to implement an alternative to the state’s traditional Workers’ Compensation system. The 2013 legislation
Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s Opt-Out Workers’ Compensation RuleRead More
