In New York, the Health Insurance Matching Program allows a claimant’s health insurer to seek recovery of amounts they pay for treatment that they believe should have been covered by workers’ compensation. These HIMP-1 demands are getting more common. In this episode, “Practical Advice for What to Do with HIMP-1 Demands,” Christopher Major, partner at Lois Law Firm, will address what to do with bulk submissions, what objections you can use as leverage, how to evaluate a HIMP and posture for settlement, and when litigation is recommended. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join ..read more

Medical provider claims are one of the most challenging and contentious types of claims in New Jersey workers’ compensation law. They involve disputes between medical providers and employers or insurers over the payment of medical bills for the treatment of injured workers. In this episode, Greg Lois will help you learn how to effectively and efficiently handle the various issues and stages of medical provider claims. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and improve your career. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and ..read more

In this episode, Greg Lois delves into the intricate world of workers’ compensation fraud, providing legal insights and practical strategies in New York workers’ compensation. Whether you’re an attorney, claims adjuster, or investigator, this course equips you with essential knowledge to combat fraudulent practices effectively. Join us for an enlightening exploration of fraud prevention and legal strategies, and enhance your ability to uphold integrity in the workers’ compensation system. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New J ..read more

Both New York and New Jersey require the workers’ compensation carrier to contribute its equitable share of litigation costs on the petitioner/claimant’s third-party recovery. One of the best ways to cut down exposure and resolve a workers’ compensation claim months (sometimes years!) earlier than it otherwise would have is a “global settlement.” In this episode, “Getting Creative With Global Settlements: Lien Waivers, Litigation Costs, and Clever Consent Agreements,” Christopher Major, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses when a case is in a position for a “global settlement,” how the numbers ..read more

Motion practice is an integral part of any litigation process, and New Jersey workers’ compensation law is no exception. In this episode, Greg Lois will help you learn how to effectively and efficiently handle the various motions that may arise in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and enhance your career. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Register for a Construction Defense Webinar Register for a Civil Litigation Webinar Register fo ..read more

In this episode, Greg Lois delves into the intricate landscape of wage replacement and disability benefits within workers’ compensation. Whether you’re an attorney, claims adjuster, or employer, this course equips you with essential knowledge to handle these critical aspects effectively. Join us for an enlightening exploration of the financial aspects of workers’ compensation, and enhance your ability to advocate for both employees and employers. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Register ..read more

Pleadings and discovery are the essential steps of any litigation process, and New Jersey workers’ compensation law is no exception. In this episode “Pleadings and Discovery,” Greg Lois will help you learn how to effectively and efficiently handle the various pleadings and discovery tools that are available in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and enhance your career. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Register for a Construction Def ..read more

In this episode, Greg Lois focuses on critical medical considerations within the realm of workers’ compensation. Whether you’re an attorney, claims adjuster, or employer, this course equips you with essential knowledge to handle medical aspects effectively. Join us for an enlightening exploration of medical intricacies in workers’ compensation, and enhance your ability to advocate for injured workers’ well-being. How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Register for a Construction Defense Webina ..read more

While the workers’ compensation employer and carrier are generally immune from suit for work-related injuries in both New York (Sections 11 and 29(6)) and New Jersey (NJSA 34:15-8), sometimes the insured will be named a defendant in the claimant’s civil action. This could be for any number of reasons (discovery purposes only, an alleged intentional wrong, New York’s Scaffold Law, impleader for indemnification/contribution, etc.), but the insured’s involvement in the civil action has a direct impact on the reimbursement and subrogation potential of the claim! In this episode, “What Happens When ..read more

In this episode, “2023 Year in Review of New York Workers’ Compensation Case Law,” Greg Lois looks back to review and explain important case-law decisions, regulatory changes, and statutory updates that impact the handling and defense of New York workers’ compensation cases. We look at the game-changing cases and decisions in 2023 that will change the way we defend these matters in 2024. Join us for an end-of-the-year review and look ahead! How to attend these webinars live and ask questions Join us for our monthly webinars on New York and New Jersey workers’ compensation law. Register for a ..read more