Defending Employers

The New York Workers’ Compensation Law was changed on April 10, 2017. Lois Law Firm held a webinar for clients and guests on how the statutory changes will affect employers, carriers, and self insureds in New York. Attorney Greg Lois covers the fundamentals and at the end of the presentation, the attendees will have a basic understanding of changes in the new law and how this will affect the handl...

Attorneys Tim Kane and Greg Lois cover the fundamentals on challenging the the basic presumptions relied upon by the claimant in establishing their case, disputing new “consequential” body parts, and raising all applicable defense. We discuss some little used (but available) defenses, such as the intoxication defense. At the end of the presentation attendees will have a basic understanding of vari...

Here is the post-webinar audio from our most recent presentation, “Is the Petitioner an Employee?" from our New Jersey workers' compensation webinar training series. The webinar was presented live by Lois Law Firm partner Joe Jones and associate Angiola DiPopolo and audience questions are addressed such as: “How is 'employment' defined in New Jersey?” “How is the defense of 'Lack of Employment' ra...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a discussion on the defense of Lack of Employment in New York workers' compensation cases. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Schedules and Information Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses f...

The New York Workers’ Compensation Law was changed on April 10, 2017. Lois Law Firm held a webinar for clients and guests on how the statutory changes will affect employers, carriers, and self insureds in New York. Attorney Greg Lois covers the fundamentals and at the end of the presentation, the attendees will have a basic understanding of changes in the new law and how this will affect the handl...

Audio from the March 27, 2017 webinar presentation on New jersey's Second Injury Fund. Topics discussed include: “What is New Jersey’s Second Injury Fund?” “How does the Fund work?” “Can I get relief from the Fund in my total disability case?” and “How does the contribution of the Fund reduce my exposure?” Attorneys Greg Lois and Michael Gervolino cover the basics of handling cases involving the S...

We go deep on the New York State-required initial contacts to the petitioner/claimant. Christian Discusses the Following Are you doing it right? Do your initial contact materials sent to the claimant meet New York’s requirements? Do you take advantage of the law allowing you to direct the claimant on where to fill her prescriptions? Contain all the notices and information required by the State, in...

The New York Workers’ Compensation Board collects $3 Million per year in procedural penalties alone. This is a staggering figure - amounting to approximately $300 in penalty for each new case accepted by the WCB. New York is a form-driven jurisdiction, and most common penalties arise from the late filing of required boilerplate forms. The Workers’ Compensation Law is a minefield of penalties, fine...

Attorney Greg Lois presents an overview of post-trial practice in New Jersey. The presentation is designed to help the listener answer the following questions: “What happens after a trial judgment or settlement is reached?” and “Can the Petitioner reopen the case?” and “Can the Respondent reopen the case?”“What is a commutation?” and “Can the Judge of Compensation be appealed?” Greg Lois will cove...

Two attorneys cover the fundamentals of appeals from Board decisions. Presenters Declan Gourley and Joseph Melchionne have years of experience representing employers and carriers before the Board. The presentation is designed to help the listener answer the following questions: “Should we appeal the Law Judge’s Decision in a workers’ compensation claim?” and “Does filing the appeal create a stay?”...

Audio from the recent presentation, “Medicare Secondary Payer Issues in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims” from our New Jersey workers’ compensation webinar training series. Attorney Greg Lois discusses Medicare Secondary Payer exposure and how it effects the settlement via Section 20 in New Jersey workers compensation matters. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for...

Here is the post-webinar audio from our January 16, 2017 presentation, “Medicare Secondary Payers Issues in New York Workers' Compensation Settlements" from our New York workers' compensation webinar training series. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Sched...

Here is the post-webinar video from our December 26, 2016 presentation, “Section 40 Liens & Subrogation" from our New Jersey workers' compensation webinar training series. We discuss the types of actions where reimbursement from the proceeds of a third-party (civil) suit is possible, how much reimbursement we are due, and when we can subrogate in New Jersey. How to attend these webinars live a...

Christian Sison, Esq. , and Greg Lois, Esq. , discuss reimbursement and subrogation under Section 29 in New York workers compensation matters. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Schedules and Information Handout materials are provided in advance of each ses...

Attorney Joe Jones, partner at Lois Law Firm , discusses case exposure analysis for the indemnity aspects of a workers' compensation case in New Jersey. Also discussed are the impacts of multiple injuries, rates issues, and credits for prior functional loss. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a Ne...

Attorney Greg Lois discusses trial and settlement of Schedule Loss of Use and Loss of Wage Earning Capacity claims in New York workers compensation matters. We discuss the role of the IME report, how impairment ratings compare, and practical litigation tips. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a Ne...

Host Christian Sison is joined by attorney Declan Gourley for a freewheeling discussion of opiate weaning in New York workers' compensation cases. Recent Board panel decision on the issue is discussed. Christian and Declan were classmates in law school and are now colleagues at Lois LLC, where they defend employers and carriers in New York workers' compensation cases. Christian hosts an informativ...

Attorney Christian Sison answers your questions about the immediate first steps every employer should take at the time of an injury at work. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Schedules and Information Handout materials are provided in advance of each sessi...

Attorneys Michael Tomasino and Greg Lois discuss the selection, preparation, and use of Independent Medical Evaluators in New Jersey workers' compensation claims. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Schedules and Information Handout materials are provided in...

Trial attorney Usra Hussain joins Greg Lois in a fast-paced discussion covering the use of IMEs in New York workers' compensation cases. Topics covered include how to choose the independent evaluating physician, avoiding preclusion of reports, what can and cannot be sent to the defense IME doctor, and cross-examining the claimant's witnesses at trial. How to attend these webinars live and ask ques...

A New Jersey trial attorney discusses the defense of cumulative injury and occupational exposure claims under New Jersey's Workers' Compensation Act. We discuss defenses to medical causation, the use of IMEs, investigation, and relevant case law. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Worke...

Attorney Greg Lois discusses the legal and practical aspects of defending occupational exposure and repetitive use injuries in New York. We discuss the differences between various claims types. We also review the important of IMEs in challenging medical causation. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register fo...

Three attorneys (Joe Jones, Michael Tomasino, and Greg Lois ) discuss legal defenses and practical tips for defending Motions for Temporary and Medical Benefits in New Jersey workers' compensation court. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Schedules and Info...

Three attorneys ( Declan Gourley , Jeremy Janis , and Greg Lois ) discuss the Nonacute Pain management Guidelines in New York, including drug weaning, pain management, and urine toxicology requirements. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers' Compensation Webinar Schedules and Infor...

When must I pay temporary disability benefits in New Jersey? How much should I pay? When can I discontinue paying? Three attorneys (Joe Jones, Michael Gervolino, and Greg Lois ) have a discussion about New Jersey's temporary disability benefit. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a New York Workers...