The way a workers' comp (WC) claim is handled can significantly affect both outcomes and costs. Unless your organization is self-insured and self-administered, you’re not directly responsible for ...

Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' ...

Impact of New NYS Workers’ Compensation Work-Related Stress Relief on Discrimination Claims Andrew Lieb discusses how New York State’s expansion of workers' compensation benefits, (effective 1/1/25), ...

Claims against the city for job-related injury or illness are at their lowest levels in more than five years but the good news will likely be short lived as an aging workforce is predicted to file ...

According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, California had 680,152 workers' compensation claims in 2023, based upon first reports of injuries. This translates to 3.6 worker ...

Nearly 16 years ago, Greg Cody, an eighth grade social sciences teacher, injured his right shoulder while breaking up a fight between students at school. The Massapequa Park resident said he needed ...

When it comes to the amount of time you have to focus on recovery after an incident, the workers’ compensation process can be overwhelming. You want to make sure that you follow all of the steps in ...

September 24, 2025 - With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, we are seeing implementation of its use across various industries. The legal field is no different. In the workers' ...

It’s important to notify Medicare about your workers’ compensation (workers’ comp). If CMS doesn’t review your settlement, you may have to pay Medicare back, or it may deny some of your medical claims ...