Abstract:Who Settles in Workers' Compensation?An Analysis of How Trends in Claim Settlements Relate to Workers' Compensation Benefit Changes in Oregon W orkplace injury is costly to workers and firms (Leigh, 2011). Workers' compensation is designed to ensure that workers are compensated for medical costs and wage losses associated with a workplace injury and, at the same time, to limit the firm's exposure to the overall costs associated with the injury. The process of determining benefits and adequate compensation can … Show more
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