Study Illustrates Impact of Opioid Use on Workers’ Comp Claim Costs in Michigan August 29, 2012 The use of long-acting opioid medications for treatment of chronic pain is a significant driver of medical indemnity expenses in...
One Call Partners With Acrometis to Eliminate Workers’ Comp Claims Leakage August 20, 2012 One Call Medical (OCM), a company specializing in cost-effective claims resolution services, has joined the Alliance Partner Program of Acrometis,...
Virginia Court Rules Waiter’s Choking on Quesadilla Didn’t Arise Out of Employment August 7, 2012 By Young Ha A Virginia appeals court recently ruled that a waiter who was injured at work while attempting to swallow “a piece...
Study: Lump Sum Settlements Encourage Return to Work July 12, 2012 Lump sum settlements in workers’ compensation claims encourage injured workers to return to work, according to a new study by...
New Orleans Attorney Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Athletes February 24, 2012 A New Orleans attorney who represented professional athletes in their workers’ compensation claims has pleaded guilty to defrauding clients out...
Workers’ Comp Insurer Launches Narcotics Program for Injured Workers February 8, 2012 Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. recently created a comprehensive narcotics program to help reduce the health risks associated with narcotics and...