On the other hand, there are cumulative trauma injuries (or repetitive in nature). These injuries develop over time due to repetitive motions, prolonged exertion, or exposure to ergonomic risk factors. Common examples include carpal tunnel syndrome, strained back injuries, or tendonitis caused by repetitive tasks. What overlapping issues typically accompany these events? When incidents occur that result in workers' compensation claims, some overlapping issues can be present with a PEO relationship. They do argument, but an injury that arises out of and in the course of employment is generally covered by workers' compensation insurance. PEOs may be held liable for workers' compensation claims arising from occupational illnesses or diseases that are caused or aggravated by the work environment. Examples include exposure to toxic substances, such as chemicals or asbestos, which result in respiratory conditions, cancer, or other long-term health issues. Injuries may be specific (or acute) in nature, meaning that they have a definite date of injury. Examples of these injuries would be a fall, an incident causing a fracture or a ligament tear, a strike to the head, or a chemical burn. not frequently occur, but as there is another party (a PEO) between the typical employer to insurance carrier relationship, sometimes a claim is not properly reported from the client company, either unintentionally or otherwise. Further, because there is a chain of communications between those reporting injuries through the client company to the PEO, there are often important details lost in translation throughout the chain. An injury claim must be promptly and accurately reported by the client company to the PEO. However, issues can immediately arise should the client company intentionally bypass reporting of the injury, attempt to dissuade the employee from pursuing a claim or seeking medical attention, 82 LAWYER MONTHLY JULY 2023
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