Increasing claims for soft tissue injuri
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Richard J. Butler; David L. Durbin; Nurhan M. Helvacian
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Article
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1996
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Springer
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English
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During the last decade, the distribution of workers' compensation claims has exhibited a marked shift towards soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and low back claims. There are three possible explanations for this trend: (1) safety incentives induced by workers compensation or OSHA may ha