Healthcare Costs Crush Workers' Compensation

The cost of medical treatment is not just rising — it is accelerating. And nowhere is this felt more sharply than in the workers' compensation system, where medical payments now constitute a dominant and growing share of every claim. What was a slow-burning crisis a decade ago has become an urgent structural challenge for employers, insurers, policymakers, and injured workers alike.

NJ Workers' Compensation Gets Advocate

Governor Sherrill's pick for Labor Commissioner signals stronger protections for injured workers.

Chemical Glove Selection is Critical

How Proper Hand Protection Impacts Workers' Compensation Benefits

AIG Remains in Workers' Compensation

The 2012 Prediction That Didn't Come True

Current Landscape of PTSD Claims

As of 2026, the workers' compensation landscape for mental health injuries has transformed dramatically:

Older Drivers: Fatal Crash Risks

Workers age 55 and older who drive as part of their jobs face a troubling reality: they are twice as likely to die in work-related crashes compared to their younger colleagues. This sobering statistic has profound implications for workers' compensation systems nationwide as America's workforce continues to age.

Casino Workers Fight Smoke Exemption

New Jersey Appeals Court Revives Constitutional Challenge to Workplace Smoking

Sleep, Pain, and Hospital Workers

The Hidden Epidemic Driving Workers' Compensation Claims

Winter Storm Workers' Compensation Guide

Winter storms pose significant dangers for workers across all industries. As temperatures drop and snow accumulates, the workplace becomes a minefield of potential hazards that can result in serious injuries and costly workers' compensation claims.

Misclassification Threatens Workers' Rights

How Employee Classification Errors Compromise Workers' Compensation Protection

NJ's Fee Schedule Gap

New Jersey's Medical Billing Problem: When "Reasonable and Customary" Costs You a Fortune

When Workers' Comp Isn't Enough

A Recent Case Highlights the Critical Differences Between Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability

Health Reimbursement Rules Impact Claims

How IRS Coverage Mandates Affect Workers' Compensation Costs in 2026.

NJ's Judicial Staffing Revolution

How Senate Bill S2290 Secures Workers' Compensation System Continuity Under New Leadership

Labor's Workplace Safety Impact

While union membership hit a historic low of 9.9% in 2024—down from 20.1% in 1983—organized labor's influence on workers' compensation and workplace safety remains surprisingly powerful. This seeming contradiction reveals a critical truth: unions punch above their weight in protecting injured workers and preventing workplace injuries.

PTSD Protection for First Responders

NJ Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Legislation Integrating Mental Health Protections with Workers' Compensation System

Are Generic Drugs Equally Safe?

Understanding Quality, Safety, and Cost in Workers' Compensation Cases

White House Asbestos Transparency

ADAO Fights for Transparency on East Wing Demolition Hazards

Trending: Workplace Psychological Trauma Litigation

Landmark Railroad PTSD Case Signals Broader Shift in Mental Health Coverage

WCMSA Gap Widens Dramatically

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its fiscal year 2025 statistics for Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (WCMSAs), revealing a striking trend that should concern workers' compensation professionals: the gap between what parties propose and what CMS recommends is at an all-time high.