Defending Employers

Three attorneys ( Tashia Rasul , Rachel Aronov, and Greg Lois ) discuss the statutory requirement to pay lost time wage compensation, when it applies, and and when not to pay. 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 ar...

Attorney Greg Lois discusses the legal defenses and practical claims handling considerations when an injury occurs off-premises. Topics include employer-required travel, special missions, and parking lot injuries. 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 Schedule...

Two trial attorneys ( Tashia Rasul and Emily Flasz) discuss practical aspects of the handling cases where the injury to the employee occurs off premises. 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...

Attorney Joe Jones and attorney Michael Gervolino explore the most commonly-used defenses in New Jersey workers' compensation law, including lack of jurisdiction, lack of notice, intoxication, and "no accident." 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...

Two Lois Law Firm Attorneys discuss the common defenses raised in opposition to New York workers' compensation claims. Two trial attorneys (Steve Bedoya, Joseph Melchionne ) talk about basic defenses with practical tips for raising them. 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' Compe...

New York has a "Special Fund for Reopened Cases" to assume liability for reopener workers’ compensation claims. When a claimant moves to reopen a "stale" case, the employer/carrier requests relief from the "Special Fund for Reopened Cases." By shifting cases over to the Special Fund, the carrier/employer shifts the burden for paying compensation to the Special Fund. Question & answer session o...

In New Jersey, it's not always easy to determine if an injured worker was actually the employee of the insured. Attorneys Joe Jones and Michael Tomasino tackle this topic using real-life examples and plain English summaries of 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 Workers' Compen...

Lawyers Tashia Rasul , Declan Gourley , and Greg Lois from Lois Law Firm provide Q & A on impact of the decision in American Economy Insurance Company v. State of New York, decided April 14, 2016 which found that the retroactive application of New York WCL 25-a(1-a) to policies issued before October 1, 2013 was unconstitutional. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for o...

Is this injured worker really the employee of my insured? Two Attorneys (Steve Bedoya and Christian Sison ) explore this topic. The discussion covers the definition of employee, issues with employing independent contractors, and other topics. 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'...

Attorney Greg Lois discusses the functioning of New Jersey' Second Injury Fund and the impact the participation of the Fund can have on case exposures. Using real-world practical examples, the function of the fun is brought to life. Greg explains how gaining contribution or participation from the Fund can significantly reduce exposure. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us fo...

New York's workers' compensation law are a minefield of potential penalties and traps for the unwary. This episode discusses common penalties imposed on employers and carriers and discusses the penalties for failing to carry workers' compensation insurance. 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...

Attorney Greg Lois leads a presentation and discussion on post-trial practice in New Jersey. 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 follow the "life cycle"...

Two New York attorneys (Usra Hussain and Greg Lois ) discuss post-trial practice in New York. The presenters provide an overview of the entire appellate system in New York as well as practical advice for perfecting an appeal. 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 Webi...

Resolving a case under Section 20 in New Jersey? Great! But did you consider the potential exposure for your client under the Medicare as Secondary Payer Act? New Jersey allows for "full-and-final" settlements under Section 20. Parties must consider the potential exposure for their clients under the Medicare as Secondary Payer Act when resolving the medical aspects of a case in a lump-sum dismissa...

Audio from the Lois Law Firm New York Webinar “Understanding our Medicare Secondary Payer Act Obligations (Medicare Secondary Payer).” Attorney Declan Gourley leads a presentation and discussion on the handling cases with Medicare Secondary payer Act exposure in New York. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Reg...

Joe Jones, Esq., Marc Pakrul, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. , discuss practical tips and legal requirements for obtaining reimbursement from the proceeds of third-party recoveries from the perspective of the workers' compensation carriers or self-insured employer. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law. Register for a...

An in-depth discussion of the practical aspects of lien recovery in New York for workers' compensation professionals. Three attorneys (Steven Bedoya, Esq., Marc Pakrul, Esq., and Greg Lois, Esq. ) on reimbursement under WCL Section 29 and subrogation 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’ com...

Attorney Greg Lois answers the question, "How much is that workers' compensation injury worth in the Garden State?" This presentation discusses the "whole man" impairment scheme that forms the basis of the New Jersey workers' compensation recovery. Led by an attorney, this discussion explore the topic of case valuation. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly we...

Timothy Kane, Esq. , and Greg Lois, Esq. , explore valuation of workers' compensation cases for indemnity exposure in New York workers' compensation court. Two attorneys discuss how indemnity awards work, explore what a "Scheduled Loss of Use' is, and analyze the latest case law on "Loss of Wage Earning capacity" in New York. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our mont...

New Jersey attorney Greg Lois on defending workers' compensation claims using Independent Medical Examiners. 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 follow t...

Using Independent Medical Examiners effectively in New York workers' compensation litigation. Two attorneys representing employers and insurance carriers discuss the use of IME testimony at trial. 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...

Two New York Attorneys discuss the defense of occupational exposure workers' compensation claims in New York. Episode highlights include a discussion of typical claim presentation, selecting IME physicians, investigations, and 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 Workers' Compen...