Workers’ comp professionals are seeing delayed recovery as an increased challenge in claims – as injured employees may not be progressing along a medically reasonable and expected time frame. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly why the delay is occurring in order to address the issue. We may believe the injured employee is simply not complying with treatment and malingering.
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Often seen as routine, foot and ankle injuries are among the most frequent and costly musculoskeletal claims in workers' compensation. Representing 10% to 15% of all claims, and up to 20% in high-risk sectors like construction, these injuries average $28,000 to $30,000 in combined medical and indemnity costs.
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Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are frequently prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms—conditions that often follow workplace injuries or motor vehicle accidents. But prolonged BZD use can disrupt recovery and delay return to function. That’s why careful, proactive management is essential.
In workers’ comp, not all injuries are visible. Case managers play a critical role in spotting hidden mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma that can delay recovery.