Follow these best practices to offset rising workers’ comp costs: Reporting of Incidents and Accidents Timely reporting of accidents is critical in starting the appropriate investigation on a given claim. Claims have a tendency to get worse as time passes, and much of the information on the claim can get lost or confused. Start early, and keep the review process going until the claim is closed. Medical fraud When workers are sent to the clinic following an injury, it is important to have them accompanied by someone who is aware of the red flags that can send a claim into the danger zone. Having a superintendent who understands the process can allow companies to assess the claim higher up the chain quickly when it is…