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Cumulative injury.

J LaDou

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Workers' compensation disability claims are increasing in cost and number, particularly for cumulative injuries like heart disease and cancer, even when linked to aging. This trend threatens the viability of the workers' compensation system.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational health
    • Workers' compensation law
    • Health economics

    Background:

    • Workers' compensation systems face rising disability claims.
    • Cumulative injury claims, including chronic diseases, are increasingly being recognized.
    • Aging populations may contribute to the rise in these claims.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the increasing trend of disability settlements in workers' compensation.
    • To examine the legal and economic implications of cumulative injury claims.
    • To assess the specific situation in California.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of legal precedents and case law.
    • Analysis of claim data by disease type and claimant age.
    • Economic modeling of workers' compensation system costs.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant increases in the number and cost of disability settlements observed.
    • Claims for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer, often age-related, are being compensated.
    • Legal costs for individuals and employers are escalating.

    Conclusions:

    • The current trajectory of claims and costs poses a substantial risk to the workers' compensation system.
    • Legal interpretations are expanding compensability, driving up expenses.
    • Urgent review and potential reform of the system are necessary to ensure its sustainability.