Only one out of every 21 California workers’ compensation COVID-19 claims from accident years (AY) 2020-2022 involved medical treatment beyond 90 days from the injury date, but that small number ...

The insurance department said it based its $14.5 million estimate on a 2024 report from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, which stated the average workers’ compensation claim ...

Santa Monica’s workers' compensation program saw a significant 29.5% increase in total liabilities during the 2023-24 fiscal year, largely driven by three catastrophic claims that accounted for ...

By David P. Levine In New Jersey, workers' compensation claims involving preexisting medical conditions present a complex challenge for employers, insurers and legal practitioners alike.

Do Not Base Decisions on Workers' Compensation Claims — Never terminate an employee solely because they have filed a workers' compensation claim. This is a clear violation of anti-retaliation laws.

If your workers' comp claim is denied, you have the option to appeal. Learn more here about the steps to take after the denial of a work injury claim.

As California confronts the dangers of extreme heat, labor advocates say some workers are underprotected despite the state’s nearly two-decade-old outdoor workplace heat rules.

Over a century ago California mandated a comprehensive system of workers’ compensation, which was to provide a shield to employers from civil liability when an employee is injured on the job and ...

Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workers’ comp morass to pay for it. A 2021 analysis showed their claims were more likely to involve ...

When a workers' comp claim is denied in California, a patient can appeal the case to an independent review doctor. Three-quarters of those denials were upheld upon review between 2014 and 2023.

Navigating the workers compensation claims process Financial awards may cover medical care, lost wages, and disability Business June 26, 2024 5 min read Sponsored article ...