Defending Employers

New Jersey offers options for resolving cases, and we explore the choices and challenges of each! In this episode, “Permanent Disability and Settlements in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Cases,” Greg Lois looks at Section 20, Section 22, and Trial-to-Judgment options in this jurisdiction.

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Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

Your goal is to move your New York workers’ compensation case to a timely closure, but there are some commonly-overlooked issues that can complicate the final resolution or settlement. In this episode, “Closing Workers’ Compensation Cases in New York: Medicare Secondary Payer Obligations,” Greg Lois explores some complications that must be considered BEFORE a case is settled: The AGE or MEDICARE ENTITLEMENT of the claimant (Medicare as Secondary Payer Act Exposure).

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In New York, either a carrier’s written consent to settle the third-party action or a compromise order from the civil court approving the settlement is required, or else the claimant forfeits the right to future benefits. Over time, the law has carved out some basic requirements for making a consent letter effective, including circumstances where rights may be lost if not adequately preserved! In this episode, “Components of a Bulletproof Consent Letter Under Section 29(5),” we break down the consent requirement and lay out what belongs in the final agreement.

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In this episode, “Legal Issues in Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Cases,” Noah Pollack partner at Lois Law Firm, leads a discussion and answers questions about coordinating counsel across multiple jurisdictions in construction accident cases.

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In this episode, "Discovery, Pre-Trials, Trials, & Appeals in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims," Greg Lois explains the litigation process in New Jersey workers’ compensation claims. An experienced trial attorney provides you with an insider’s look at how the litigation process and explains step-by-step how a case moves from inception to resolution.

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In this episode, "Guide to Permanent Disability & Settlements in New York Workers’ Compensation Claims," Greg Lois explains how awards for permanent medical impairment and loss of earning capacity are calculated with recommendations for handling cases at the permanency stage. We focus on strategies that help you reduce exposure in these cases!

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

Both Section 29 and Section 40 give rise to three distinct rights: lien reimbursement, subrogation, and a future credit/offset against additional workers’ compensation benefits. In this episode, ““Subrogation” as a Term of Art: The Difference Between Lien, Subrogation, and Offset Rights,” we explain the differences between these statutory rights, their meaning, and how/when they apply. He covers benefits that are “lienable,” third-party recoveries subject to a lien, what is needed for formal subrogation, and practical examples of how credit/offset rights apply.

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In this episode, “Construction Claims: Responding to the Loss,” Tashia Rasul leads a discussion and answers questions about how the immediate post-accident onsite investigation is key to defense of the workers’ compensation and general liability claim. Where there is injury involving fall from height, an immediate investigation MUST be conducted to preserve evidence and document witness statements.

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In 2023 Medical Provider Claims are now one-in-five (20%) of all new cases filed before the Division of Workers’ Compensation. In this episode "Practical Guide to Closing Medical Provider Claims in New Jersey," Greg Lois provides you with practical guidance on:

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.

In this episode, “Discovery, Trials, Hearings, & Appeals in New York Workers’ Compensation Cases,” Tim Kane explains the litigation process in New York workers’ compensation claims. An experienced trial attorney provides you with an insider’s look at how the litigation process and explains step-by-step how a case moves from inception to resolution.

Join us for our monthly webinars on New York workers’ compensation law.

Handout materials are provided in advance of each session. The webinar courses follow the "life cycle" of a claim and correspond to chapters in the Workers' Compensation Handbooks offered by the Firm.

This webinar is not legal advice! The materials presented by this webinar/podcast and any affiliated website are for informational purposes only and are not offered as legal advice as to any particular matter. No viewer/listener/reader should act on the basis of these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice as to the particular facts and applicable law involved. The materials are not represented to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. Opinions presented by this video/podcast are the opinions of the author.

Neither the use of this web site nor the transfer of information to or from this web site shall create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between Greg Lois, the presenter in the video/podcast, or LOIS LAW FIRM LLC and any person. You should not send any confidential information to this web site until after you have entered into a written agreement for the performance of legal services.