The major contributor(s)to the increase in workers' compensation costs is/are
A) the escalation in the number and seriousness of on-the-job accidents.
B) higher medical costs and litigation expenses.
C) injuries to employees while working in foreign locations.
D) employees injured while working at home.

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While on-the-job accidents have certainly contributed to the increase in workers' compensation costs, higher medical costs and the expense of litigation have been the primary drivers. In many cases, medical costs associated with workplace injuries have risen at a much faster rate than inflation, while litigation expense is often a result of disputes over the extent of an injury or whether an injury was truly work-related. Injuries to employees while working in foreign locations and at home may also contribute to overall costs, but are likely a smaller factor than higher medical and litigation expenses.

The Major Contributor(s)to the Increase in Workers' Compensation Costs Is/are