Workers’ compensation is an area of business where it is critical to have established systems in place before an unfortunate workplace accident occurs. Every state has its own rules and regulations regarding workers’ comp, and you need to be intimately aware of what these are for any state in which you have employees. Also, you need to make sure to update your systems and policies as laws and regulations change over time; you never want to get caught “flat-footed” with an outdated system when a workplace injury occurs. Due to the complexity of this area, it almost always pays off to have outside assistance in handling your workers’ comp claims. This approach also ensures that all claims are handled fairly and consistently, letting you avoid any accusations of favoritism or unfairness in the resolution of workers’ comp claims. Even the perception of unfairly resolved claims can poison the attitude and morale of not only the worker involved but other members of your workforce as well. That’s why it pays to have well-designed and consistently implemented systems in place.