Tariff Hikes: Work Comp Costs Rising?

The ripple effects of recent and potential pharmaceutical tariffs are sending shivers through the US healthcare system, and the workers' compensation insurance industry is no exception. Experts warn that these tariffs, essentially taxes on imported drugs and medical supplies, could significantly inflate the cost of workers' compensation coverage soon.

Insurance Snafu Leaves Trucking Company on the Hook

A New Jersey appellate court held that an insurance company failed to terminate coverage properly, and the injured worker was classified as a special employee. 

Public Policy and Multi-Jurisdictional Claims

A NJ appellate court has ruled that public policy favors litigation in the State of New Jersey were there exists a dispute over multi-jurisdictional choice of law issues governing workers’ compensation insurance coverage in NJ.