Claims

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For claims filed under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the Longshore Act), the informal conference (IFC) process is an opportunity for parties to resolve disputes in a quick...

Section 13(a) (33 U.S.C. 913(a)) of the Longshore Act states: “Time to file. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the right to compensation for disability or death under this Act shall be...

In the world of workers' compensation, reporting injuries in a timely manner is important. Section 30(a) of the Longshore Act lays out a deadline for reporting injuries or deaths. Failure to report...

1. Can I terminate an employee for filing too many workers’ compensation claims, or even one claim? Absolutely not. This would be a clear violation of Section 948(a) of the United States Longshore...

1. What is the Form LS-202, and when is it used? The Form LS-202, also known as the Employer’s First Report of Injury or Occupational Illness. Under Section 30(a) of the Act, an employer must file a...

"Let's turn inflation over to the post office. That will slow it down." –Mo Udall (1922-1998), former U.S. Representative from Arizona

Employees are the lifeblood of a company's economic development, so investing in a healthy workforce is a sound business strategy. Occupational health services can play a significant role in...

When it comes to tracking insurance claims trends, it’s much easier said than done. With the right tools, resources and motivation, your company can reduce claims by not only tracking claims data,...

Jurisprudence under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, or Longshore Act), (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) requires the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court. There are...

There were many interesting cases decided during calendar year 2021 that involved the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, or Longshore Act) and extensions, and related...

The optimal outcome for a workers’ compensation claim is the injured worker returning to his pre-injury employment. Fortunately, that outcome is achieved in most of the claims that we receive at...

This article continues the discussion started in our recent blog about Benefits Review Board (BRB) decisions dealing with claims filed years after the alleged injury or injurious exposure. (You may...

Recent decisions by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Benefits Review Board (BRB) illustrate the issues that arise when a claim is filed years after the alleged injury. Statutory Provisions ...

As 2020 draws to a close (and good riddance, right?), we look for areas in which we can improve and set new goals to achieve. If your goal is to reduce your claims costs, here are three resolutions...

Presenters: David L. Anderson, ATP, COO, Orchid Medical Original recording date: August 18, 2020 Duration: 52:35 minutes Description: David Anderson is the chief operating officer of Orchid...

I am a father to two young men, ages 21 and 17. My wife and I try our best to treat them equally. I coached both in youth sports, we drove carpool for both sets of friends, and we’ve offered them...

There are times when claims-related disputes cannot be resolved informally and one or more of the parties may choose to proceed with formal adjudication. In the longshore arena, claims are...

Each new year provides a fresh start and gives us an opportunity to think about how we want to change our behaviors or processes. We reflect on the past year and make goals for the coming year. ...

When your worker is injured, the top priority is to ensure he or she gets the proper medical attention. Whether that means calling 9-1-1 for an emergency, coordinating an evaluation with an...