Rippens said that even simple weekly phone calls to share the latest goings-on in the company can help the employee stay connected and possibly return to work sooner. Modify the job. If the injury keeps an employee from doing his or her regular job, consider offering a reduced role, or tasks that have been modified to be completed more easily. Talk to the doctors. Make sure any physicians that are treating the employee are in the know about the condition of the work environment.
Report claims early.
The earlier injuries are reported, the lower the awarded benefit is likely to be. According to a claim study by the Hartford Financial Services, claims reported 29 days or more after an accident result in about a 45 percent increase in loss costs. But by keeping these points in mind, you can make withstanding such claims a little less unpleasant - and help keep your premiums from skyrocketing. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved.