Controlling workers compensation costs requires consistent investigation and a standard claims management processes. In an on-the-job injury or illness, something happened, somewhere, to somebody. In the realm of workers compensation the something, somewhere, and somebody are the landscape of the claim. Employers must ensure there are standard procedures in place that include having management survey the landscape by investigating what happened, how it happened, and who did what after it happened. Have a post accident check list that includes inspection of the physical location where the accident occurred, preserving any visual depictions of the area, and record the facts that your insurance company or attorney may need later if the employee files a workers compensation claim.
