Why Heat Stress Is Becoming One of the Biggest Workers’ Comp Issues in America
For years, heat illness was treated like a seasonal issue. Most employers viewed it as something temporary that only affected roofers, road crews, landscapers, and construction workers spending long days outside in the middle of...
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The Most Expensive Four Words In Workers’ Compensation
Let's start with a little quiz. An employee strains his back lifting a heavy box on Tuesday morning. He feels a quick twinge, rubs his lower back, and decides he'll be fine. By Wednesday he's...
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The Retention Illusion: How Hiring Pressure Is Quietly Changing Risk Decisions Inside Your Organization
Quietly Changing Risk Decisions: Key Insights for Workers' Comp Success Understanding quietly changing risk decisions is essential for anyone navigating workers’ compensation. Whether you are an employer managing premium costs or an insurance agent serving...
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Alaska Workers’ Comp: Don’t Lose $50K to the 1-Year Subrogation Trap!
The AK Subrogation Trap Quick Takeaways * The Trap: Alaska has a "Two-Tiered" statute of limitations. If the employee doesn't sue the third party in 1 year, the claim is automatically assigned to you. *...
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Alabama Contractor TRAP: Are You Paying for Uninsured Subs?
The Alabama Contractor Liability Trap: Paying for the Uninsured Quick Takeaways The Trap: If you hire a subcontractor in Alabama who doesn't have insurance, you are their workers' comp carrier. Your contract won't save you...
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Alabama Workers’ Comp: Are Mental Injury Claims Covered? The Trap!
The Alabama Mental Injury Rule: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Quick Takeaways * The Issue: Assuming "Stress" or "PTSD" is covered in Alabama without a corresponding physical injury. * The Rule: Alabama law...
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