Employers are often dismayed at the remote, passive role they are compelled to play in comp claims. …
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Litigation Management
Ten Things a Medical Doctor Should Review in a Work Comp File
When I begin a consulting project, I like to have an MD review a sampling of files from each claim …
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A Workers Compensation ALERT Not Every Workplace Injury is Necessarily Compensable
Do you think every injury taking place in the workplace environment automatically rises to the …
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California Court Allows Million Dollar Verdict Against Employer in Liability Action Even Though Altercation Between Two Workers Began At Work
Tom Robinson, J.D., a legal expert from Lexis Nexis, reported on a case in which the exclusivity …
Dog Owned by Retail Merchant Bites Store Worker. Does Employee Receive Workers Comp and Liability Award.
Workers' Compensation Exclusive Remedy Rule versus Iowa's Strict Liability Statute Regarding Dog …
Why Must Employers Communicate with Injured Workers
I receive several calls or emails each week from injured workers asking me why they haven't …
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Are High Workers Comp Claims Caused by Plaintiff’s Attorneys
MYTH: High workers' compensation costs are caused by aggressive plaintiff's attorneys and laws …
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Become Involved in Selection of Defense Attorneys. Consider Team Requirements.
Conduct a Chemistry Experiment Partnerships with law firms in containing workers compensation costs …
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Selecting Defense Counsel Who Are On Your Wavelength
Are You on the Same Defense Philosophy Wavelength? More great tips from Kevin Quinley, nationally …
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Hire Workers Comp Defense Counsel with LOCAL Expertise
Does the Firm Have Multi-Jurisdictional Experience? Continuing with Kevin Quinley's "how to" …
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How to Analyze Law Firm Billing Practices Closely
How cost-efficient is the attorney and firm? You want to look at hourly rates but also not mistake …
How To Hire Experienced Workers Compensation Defense Counsel
Another way to upgrade your defense counsel is to get references and ask questions about workers …
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Number 1 Question to Ask Prospective Work Compensation Legal Counsel
Know this question! Our last discussion intentionally omitted a key question to pose to …
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Companies Should Participate in Workers Comp Trials and hearings
Barb Galluppi makes four important suggestions about participating in your company workers' …
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Controlling Legal Fees in Workers Comp Lawsuits
Barb Galluppi continues with her series on controlling litigation costs in workers comp …
Controlling Defense Attorneys in Workers Comp Cases
More helpful strategies from Barbara Galluppi, CPCU, Senior Vice President Claims, Arthur J. …
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Legal Cost Containment in Workers Comp Litigation
Barb Galluppi notes that once an attorney has entered the picture, you are now in a cost …
6 Keys to Avoid Litigation of Workers Comp Claims
The BEST way to reduce litigation costs is -- to avoid claims altogether. Here are a few proven way …
WC Expert Offers 5 Methods to Reduce Litigation Costs
Barbara Galluppi is a top claims expert in the insurance industry and knows how companies can avoid …
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