Monthly Archives:: December 2012

Does Work Comp Cover Injuries Sustained at a Holiday Work Party?

Many companies host holiday parties for their employees during this time of year.  Whether the party is held at an outdoor skating rink or at an upscale hotel conference room, employees are susceptible to injury.  It is important to understand your workers’ compensation rights if you are injured at a work-related holiday event. Am I… Read more »

NFL May Face Higher Workers’ Compensation Costs

National Football League teams may be forced to pay out higher workers’ compensation claims as the long-term effects of concussion and head trauma are becoming more widely examined. Although playing professional football comes with inherent risks, current and former NFL players may still file individual claims, and with new focus on the debilitating effects of… Read more »

Health Care Workers’ Compensation Claims Expected to Drop in 2013

A new report shows that workers’ compensation claims in the health care industry are expected to decrease but claim severity will rise in increase in 2013. The study conducted by Aon Risk Solutions tracked workers’ compensation claims from over 1,000 health care facilities nationwide.  Aon forecasts that the health care industry will experience an annual… Read more »