by Marc Ring | Jul 6, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Investigations, Workers Compensation
According to a recent article, there has been a significant increase in complaints in relation to workers’ compensation claims fraud. Fraudulent claims include claiming for a non-work related injuries, failure to declare information, altering medical...
by Marc Ring | May 12, 2017 | Appeal, Claim costs, Claim management, Consulting, Premium, Success Story, Workers Compensation
ABILITY GROUP recently achieved a landmark outcome for a client, saving them $400,000 in premium costs through a meticulous claim review and arbitration process. When engaged, ABILITY GROUP immediately escalated the claim to senior insurer levels, recognising its...
by Marc Ring | Mar 21, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Success Story, Workers Compensation
The Christmas – New Year period has historically proven to be a busy period for workers compensation. Due to a variety of reasons, we see a higher frequency of claims during this period. The worker had been terminated two weeks prior to the claim being lodged....
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 13, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Recently we have been involved with an increased number of fall related incidents. The injuries sustained, & the resulting workers compensation claims, can often be complex & costly. In addition to claim related costs, employers also face material fines for...
by Marc Ring | Oct 21, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Construction is a high?risk industry, with workers routinely facing hazards like heights, heavy machinery, and unstable ground. As the workforce has grown 33% in the past 11 years, strong safety practices are more crucial than ever. Even well?trained workers encounter...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 22, 2016 | Bullying, Claim costs, Claim management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
In Australia, employers must prevent discrimination, harassment and bullying, ensuring all workers and job applicants are treated fairly. WHS laws require safe workplace behaviours, and employers must minimise or eliminate health and safety risks caused by bullying....
