Third of Illinois Workers’ Comp Awards in 12 Facilities December 5, 2011 By John O'Connor Workers filing on-the-job injury claims at just a dozen state institutions clustered in southern Illinois collected nearly one-third of the...
San Francisco Fire Department Cited for Safety Violations in Fatal Fire December 5, 2011 The San Francisco Fire Department has been cited by state investigators for “serious” worker safety violations in the deaths of...
In Slow Economy, Injured Workers May Find It Harder to Return to Work December 2, 2011 A new report from Workers Compensation Research Institute says some injured workers may face even greater challenges in returning to...
Ohio Man Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud December 2, 2011 A Sharonville, Ohio, man has been sentenced in court for working as a cable installer while receiving workers’ compensation benefits....
Broadspire Launches Workers’ Comp Health Care Network in Texas December 2, 2011 Broadspire, a third party administrator (TPA) and medical management services provider, announced it has launched its workers’ compensation health care...
Ohio Man Without Medical License Sentenced for Treating Injured Workers December 1, 2011 A Toledo, Ohio, man who treated injured workers without a medical license must repay the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...
Louisiana Workers’ Comp Corp. Offers Tips for Hiring Seasonal Workers November 30, 2011 Short-term hiring during the holiday season is a boon to both employers and employees, but businesses should take care to...
Study: Use of Physician Networks in California Workers’ Comp at Record High November 29, 2011 A California Workers’ Compensation Institute study released on Tuesday shows the use of network physicians to provide medical care to...
Workers’ Compensation System’s ‘Elephant in the Room’ November 29, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson The state-based workers’ compensation system has evolved and survived for 100 years but it could face tough challenges in the...
Montana State Fund Issues $6 Million Dividend November 28, 2011 Montana State Fund says its workers’ compensation insurance policyholders will be getting a $6 million dividend. The board of directors...