By Healthesystems

Workers’ compensation is always evolving. As the economy, regulations, and workforce demographics change, so too does workers’ comp. Here’s where we saw the biggest impacts on workers’ comp claims management last year...

#6. Attorney Representation/Litigation Is a Major Concern
According to our Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey,the most concerning challenge facing the workers’ comp industry in 2025 was litigation... A 2024 Workers Compensation Research Institute study concluded that attorney involvement increases payments by $7,700 to $12,400, increases lost time days by 284%, and inflates expense payments by 200%.

You can read the full article here.  The WCRI study that they cite is Impact of Attorney Representation on Workers’ Compensation Payments.  Click the link for more information, including on how to download a copy!

PS: The #1 item on their list was "Claim Complexity Is on the Rise." Their earlier article on the subject cited eight different WCRI studies.