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Social Media’s Role in Fighting Workers’ Comp Fraud

In the ever-expanding world of social media, companies and private investigative units are turning to sites like Facebook and Myspace to fight workers’ compensation fraud, but it raises ethical questions about obtaining information. Social media sites are the most popular way for people to share their ideas and activates in ...

2022-02-23T10:59:41-06:00January 13, 2013|Categories: Work Comp Blog, Workers Comp|Tags: , |

Traffic Accidents Leading Cause of High-Severity Work Comp Injuries

In their latest report, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) found that traffic accidents are the leading cause of high-severity workers’ compensation injuries. The NCCI’s original report from 2006 was updated this month to reflect more current information, and the report revealed some interesting trends. Key findings The frequency ...

2022-02-23T13:08:38-06:00January 3, 2013|Categories: Work Comp Blog, Work Injury, Workers Comp|Tags: , |

Does Work Comp Cover Injuries Sustained at a Holiday Work Party?

Many companies host holiday parties for their employees during this time of year.  Whether the party is held at an outdoor skating rink or at an upscale hotel conference room, employees are susceptible to injury.  It is important to understand your workers’ compensation rights if you are injured at a ...

Health Care Workers’ Compensation Claims Expected to Drop in 2013

A new report shows that workers’ compensation claims in the health care industry are expected to decrease but claim severity will rise in increase in 2013. The study conducted by Aon Risk Solutions tracked workers’ compensation claims from over 1,000 health care facilities nationwide.  Aon forecasts that the health care ...

2020-08-27T16:39:01-05:00December 3, 2012|Categories: Work Comp Blog, Workers Comp|Tags: , |

Working While Sick Can Cost Employers

According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers’ compensation claims from “employees working at a diminished capacity” because of a flu or cold cost businesses $250 billion each year. The report shows that sick workers usually perform below their normal standards and the likelihood for injury increases ...

2022-02-23T13:13:59-06:00November 26, 2012|Categories: Work Comp Blog, Workers Comp|Tags: , |

Security Cameras Can Reduce Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims

Surveillance cameras can help companies prevent fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, but employers must ensure they follow appropriate internal surveillance guidelines. CEC Entertainment Inc., which manages over 500 Chuck E. Cheese restaurants, has seen a reduction in workers’ compensation claims and liability costs since they installed security cameras in all their ...

2022-02-23T13:14:52-06:00November 19, 2012|Categories: Work Comp Blog, Workers Comp|Tags: , |
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