September 25, 2019
What employers need to know about concussionsBecause the duration, symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment in each case are so varied, concussions can be very complex and costly to treat.
September 25, 2019
What employers need to know about concussionsBecause the duration, symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment in each case are so varied, concussions can be very complex and costly to treat.
September 11, 2019
Preventing opioid addictions before they start
June 13, 2019
Video: Claims representatives talk about their roleClaims representatives talk about how they help injured workers recover and return to work in a new SFM recruiting video.
April 17, 2019
Free return-to-work resource provides ideas for light-duty jobsWhen injured workers have medical restrictions, it’s sometimes tough to find transitional jobs. That's why SFM created a free listing of ideas, broken down by industry.
April 10, 2019
Are employees working overseas covered by work comp?Employees who are working overseas temporarily are generally covered by their employers' domestic workers' compensation policies.
March 27, 2019
How opioid painkiller use can impact a workers' compensation claimTaking opioid painkillers long term, or in high doses can have a major impact on an injured worker’s recovery and return to work.
December 19, 2018
Prevent litigation, stay in contact with injured employeesMany litigated workers’ compensation cases could have been avoided if the employer had taken the time to show concern for the employee’s welfare during the early stages of the claim.
December 12, 2018
Keeping problem employees on staff can increase workers’ compensation costsDealing with employee performance problems can be much more challenging if that employee claims a work injury. To avoid this, address performance issues right away.
October 24, 2018
When is PTSD covered by workers’ compensation?For PTSD to be covered by workers’ compensation, it must meet the criteria as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and be diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist.
June 20, 2018
Alternatives to opioids for treating chronic painThe medical community is identifying alternative ways to help individuals with chronic pain such as exercise, acupuncture and virtual reality.
