Knowing when a claim could benefit from a referral to field case management can be complicated. In this video, we have outlined key medical considerations that can guide your decision-making. If any of these factors apply to your claim, it may be time to make a referral. Our expert staff of case managers is here to help facilitate timely and appropriate medical care while coordinating a safe and timely return to work.
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Battery Electric Vehicle Collision Claims Continue to Rise Despite Sales Slowdown
Mitchell today published its Q2 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This edition features the latest U.S. and Canadian claims data on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)—highlighting how differences in their complexity and construction are affecting claim costs and repair operations.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Common Work-From-Home Injuries
In today’s remote and hybrid work environments, accidents are on the rise. The most common injuries plaguing employees are in the back, shoulders, hands and wrists. These injuries often result from overuse and improper workstation setup. Spending long hours seated at a desk in front of a screen, and poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – injuries that affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, joints and cartilage. These issues may start as minor discomforts but can worsen over time due to repeated trauma.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2024
Claims frequency for repairable, collision-damaged battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose to 2.5% in the U.S. and 3.94% in Canada in Q2 2024—a year-over-year increase of 45% and 39% respectively. According to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, EVs represented 9.3% of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q1 2024, down from 10.2% in Q4 2023. Similarly, in Canada BEV sales fell to 9.2% last quarter, down from 10% in Q4 2023.
Navigating Home Health Services
In this webinar, we will educate adjusters and claims professionals on the various types of services provided in-home, the benefits of home health
Ethics – How Personal Perspectives Can Shape Ethical Decisions
This session will help attendees build a foundation for positive and consistent ethical decision making and how to assess self-performance.
An Overlooked Essential: Hospital Discharge Planning in Workers’ Compensation
In a recent article, Jim Begg, Vice President of National Accounts for Apricus, highlights the critical role of effective discharge planning in helping patients recover swiftly and safely.