Workers' compensation lawsuits increased by 90% in Argentina

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Workers' compensation lawsuits increased by 90% in Argentina

According to statistics issued by the workers' compensation insurance sector in Argentina, the number of labour accident lawsuits in the country increased by 90% during the first five months of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004. Projections for the full year indicate an increase well over 100%.