Set up Workers’ Compensation Matter Tags

Matter tags in LiraDocs will help Kenyan law firms categorize Workers’ Compensation cases efficiently. These tags can assist in tracking injury types, claim statuses, language preferences, and prior case history.

Recommended Workers’ Compensation Matter Tags for Kenya

1. Injury & Disability Classification Tags

• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
• Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
• Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
• Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
• Repetitive Motion Injury (e.g., factory work-related injuries)
• Workplace Burns
• Fractures & Bone Injuries
• Occupational Disease (e.g., respiratory conditions in mining industries)

2. Claim & Case Management Tags

• Prior Work Injury (For repeat claimants)
• Pending NHIF Approval (Tracking NHIF claims for medical compensation)
• WIBA Claim (For claims under the Work Injury Benefits Act, 2007)
• Employer Dispute (For cases where the employer challenges the claim)
• Insurance Claim Pending (For cases where an insurance payout is awaited)
• Settlement Negotiation (Cases under out-of-court settlement discussions)
• Litigation Required (For matters proceeding to court)

3. Language & Client Assistance Tags

• Swahili Speaking
• Luo Speaking
• Kikuyu Speaking
• Somali Speaking
• Sign Language Required (For clients with hearing impairments)

4. Employer & Workplace Tags

• Factory Injury
• Construction Site Accident
• Office-Related Injury
• Road Accident (Work-Related) (For company drivers and delivery personnel)
• Health Sector Injury (For nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers exposed to risks like infections or back injuries)

How to Assign and Edit Matter Tags in LiraDocs

1. Open a Workers’ Compensation matter in LiraDocs.
2. Click the “+” icon near the top left of the screen next to the tag icon.
3. Choose to add:
   • Staff Tags (For internal categorization by legal teams)
   • Custom Tags (For specific case tracking needs)
4. Click outside the tag box to save and apply tags.

Tip: Use filters on the LiraDocs home screen to quickly locate matters based on assigned tags.

Why Use Matter Tags in Workers’ Compensation Cases?

✅ Quickly identify case types (e.g., NHIF Pending, Litigation Required).
✅ Track injury severity & category for better case management.
✅ Improve reporting & analytics to see trends in workplace injuries.
✅ Enhance client communication by tagging cases based on language needs.

With these customized Workers’ Compensation matter tags, LiraDocs will streamline case categorization, ensuring a more organized and efficient legal practice for Kenyan law firms.