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ORLANDO, Fla. — Work-related injuries and fatalities occur when people stop thinking about potential risks and rely too heavily on safety protections that are already in place, says one safety expert.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that workers compensation temporary total disability benefits are payable “for the remainder of a worker’s life” and aren’t subject to time limits that the state places on permanent disability benefits.

A renewed focus on how physician-dispensed prescription drugs affect workers compensation claims outcomes is driving legislation that would restrict the costly practice.

For years companies have paid senior executives a large portion of their total annual compensation in performance bonuses, stock grants and options for future shares.

Some pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators are hoping to reduce the effects of physician drug dispensing outside of the legislative arena.