Predicting disputes in workers' compensation.

From: Journal of Risk and Insurance | Date: June 1, 1992| Author: | Copyright information

The author uses claims data from the Michigan Bureau of Workers' Disability Compensation to examine what type of workers' compensation cases are most likely to be contested. Logit regression results indicate that how a claim is handled is the most important factor. Uncertainty about recovery increases the likelihood of dispute but can be mitigated by claims handling. Claimant labor market alternatives and strength of the employment relation affect the likelihood of disputes. But, claims handling appears to vary with employment relation and may be the more decisive factor.

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