Travelers report shows workers comp injuries take longer to heal as rates fall

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  • Travelers published 2026 Injury Impact Report based on more than 1.2 million workers compensation claims from 2021-2025, flagging longer recovery times despite declining workplace injury rates.
  • Average time away from work reached 80 days, reflecting higher injury complexity tied to workforce aging.
  • Workers age 60+ accounted for 16% of lost-time claims, averaging 97 missed workdays; fractures, dislocations contributed to longer recoveries.
  • First-year employees drove 37% of injuries, 34% of claim costs, more than 5 million missed workdays over five years, with highest concentrations in restaurants, small businesses, construction.
  • Slips, trips, falls ranked among leading drivers of claims above USD 250,000 across all industries; they made up 39% of claims for workers 60+, about 15 percentage points above other age groups.


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