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Winter 2025/2026

INFOGRAPHIC: Current State of Complex Claims in Workers’ Comp

More complex and costly claims have become a persistent issue in workers’ compensation. Recent studies shed light on the underlying factors and scope of the challenge.

current state of complex claims in workers comp infographic

References

  1. Wang, D. et al.  Factors Associated with High-Cost Claims. August 2024. WCRI. https://www.wcrinet.org/reports/factors-associated-with-high-cost-claims
  2. NCCI. 2025 State of the Line Guide. May 13, 2025. NCCI. https://www.ncci.com/SecureDocuments/SOLGuide_2025.html
  3.  Wang, D. et al. Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions in Workers’ Compensation. March 2025. WCRI. https://www.wcrinet.org/reports/degenerative-and-comorbid-conditions-in-workers-compensation
  4. Chadarevian, R. and Myers, A. Large Claims Deconstructed. 2023. NCCI. https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Documents/AIS2023-LargeClaimsDeconstructed.pdf
  5. Safety National. Severity Rising in Catastrophic Workers’ Comp Claims. April 2, 2023. Safety National. https://www.safetynational.com/severity-rising-in-catastrophic-workers-comp-claims/;
  6. Travelers. The Travelers 2025 Impact Injury Report. https://www.travelers.com/resources/business-topics/workplace-safety/injury-impact-report

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