As Workers’ Memorial Day approaches on April 28, we pause to honor the lives of those who have died due to workplace injuries and illnesses and to reaffirm our collective commitment to ensuring safer working conditions. Workers’ Memorial Day was first observed on April 28,1970,
So, how long does it take for a case to reach a resolution? Well the timeline for your case depends on various unique factors that influence how long it can take to reach a settlement. While some claims should resolve quickly, unexpected complications can sometimes
Dealing with a workplace injury is stressful enough without the added complexity of navigating the workers' compensation system. If you've never been through this process before, you might feel overwhelmed about finding and meeting with a workers' compensation attorney. While the aftermath of a work-related
Did you know June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and June 27, 2024 is PTSD Awareness Day? This annual occurrence aims to raise public awareness and understanding about the mental health condition. In this blog, we examine causes, symptoms, treatments, and other resources
Last week, two California businessmen were arraigned on multiple felony counts including workers’ compensation insurance fraud, grand theft, and tax fraud. The associates allegedly underreported over $29.2 million in payroll to reduce workers’ compensation expenses. In another instance last month, the owner of a California
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner which means the unofficial start of summer is upon us. While we still have a long way to go before the sizzling and sweltering heat of the dog days, temperatures are already hitting highs that pose potential
The past few years have seen a myriad of changes for marijuana across the country. While some states have fully legalized the substance, others have mixed legal status with varying applications of decriminalization, stipulations for medical use, or limitations such as CBD only. The United
April is stress awareness month! It should come as no surprise that the workplace is one of the leading causes of stress in a person’s life. The modern office environment is fast-paced, high-pressured, and increasingly impactful on our everyday lives. In this blog, we’ll examine
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Brain injuries are an all-too-common impairment of our most precious organ—the thing that affects how we think, feel, and function. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury every nine
It’s the top conversation in nearly every industry: artificial intelligence. In the workers’ compensation world, AI technology is already changing and expediting long-standing processes that plague our field. In 2023, AI largely improved the workers’ compensation claims process by automating processes and freeing personnel from