Defending Employers

Episode 60: IMEs and Second Opinion Evaluations in New Jersey, with Dr. Jennifer Yanow

October 24th, 2017  |  40 mins 31 secs

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This is audio from a live presentation from Dr. Jennifer Yanow and Greg Lois. Dr. Yanow is a double Board-certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The discussion focuses on the use of IMEs and second opinion consultation in both acute cases and non-acute long term chronic pain claims. Dr. Yanow's expertise in treating RSD and CPRS claims as well as her approach to opiate medications is explored.

Episode 59: Independent Medical Evaluations in New York Workers' Compensation Cases - the Defense Perspective

October 16th, 2017  |  28 mins 57 secs

Attorney Greg Lois discusses the law and proposed guidelines for conducting Independent Medical Evaluations in New York workers' compensation claims.

Episode 58: New Draft Guidelines for Determining Schedule Loss of Use in New York

October 3rd, 2017  |  30 mins 38 secs

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Attorneys Greg Lois and Christian Sison on the interpretation and application of the draft guidelines for determining Scheduled Loss of Use awards in New York. The draft guidelines were issued on September 1, 2017. The presenters answer questions from a live audience.

Episode 57: Practical Defense of Occupational Exposure Claims in New Jersey

September 26th, 2017  |  22 mins 3 secs

This is audio from a live presentation from attorneys Joseph Jones and Michael Gervolino and answers the following questions: “How do I defend a claim alleging occupational exposures led to a permanent disability in New Jersey?” Two expert attorneys from LOIS discuss the defense of environmental inhalation injuries, practical aspects of preparing an exposure claim for trial, and repetitive use injury defense.

Episode 56: Defending Occupational Exposure and Repetitive Use Claims in New York

September 20th, 2017  |  13 mins 52 secs

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Attorneys Declan Gourley and Kristen Kapur discuss the defense of occupational exposure and repetitive use injuries in New York workers’ compensation cases. This audio comes from a LIVE webinar presentation.

Episode 55: Defending Motions for Temporary and Medical Benefits in New Jersey

August 28th, 2017  |  27 mins 25 secs

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This is audio from a live presentation from attorney Greg Lois and answers the following questions: “How do I defend a Motion for Med and Temp in New Jersey?” and "What medical treatment is required under the statute?” and “What are the common defenses used by a Respondent when facing a motion?”

At the end of the presentation, attendees will understand what a Motion for Temporary and Medical Benefits is, what exposures are posed by the motion, and how to best defend the motion.

Medical Treatment Guidelines and Opioid Management in New York Workers' Compensation Claims

August 21st, 2017  |  24 mins 45 secs

Attorneys Greg Lois and Jeremy Janis lead a presentation and answer questions about medical treatment issues and non-acute pain management in New York workers’ compensation claims.

Episode 53: New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits

July 24th, 2017  |  21 mins 58 secs

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This is audio from a live seminar presented by attorneys Michael Gervolino and Greg Lois and answers the following questions: “Should I issue temporary disability benefits?” and ”If so, how much?” and “When can I stop Paying?”

Episode 52: Temporary Disability Benefits in New York

July 18th, 2017  |  33 mins 6 secs

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Attorneys Elizabeth Perez and Greg Lois discuss the nuts-and-bolts of issuing temporary disability benefits – when the benefits are due, how much to pay, and when benefits can be stopped. They also discuss the new C-258.1 work search form issued by the Board on July 14, 2017 and the newly-changed rate of temporary disability compensation.

Episode 51: Defending Off-Premises Workers' Compensation Accidents in New Jersey

June 27th, 2017  |  14 mins 19 secs

Attorneys Karen Vincent and Joe Jones discuss the issues surrounding off-premises accidents. They address injuries arising during commutes to work, paid travel time, and business travel. The two litigators have a dialog about various fact scenarios as examples of when an off-premises injury will be and will not be considered compensable by the courts. At the end of the presentation attendees have a basic understanding of the “Going and Coming” defense under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and case law.

Episode 50: The Going and Coming Defense in New York

June 19th, 2017  |  12 mins 36 secs

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Attorneys John Marzolla and Kristen Kapur will cover the “Going and Coming” rule in New York and its application to cases involving off-premises losses and travel. They will explore the basic presumptions afforded claimants under the Law and discuss applicable defenses. At the end of the presentation attendees will have a basic understanding of when the Going and Coming defense applies under the New York Workers’ Compensation Law.

Episode 49: Defending Additional Sites in New York

May 26th, 2017  |  21 mins 36 secs

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Attorney Christian Sison presents strategies for defending New York claims against additional sites and consequential injuries being added later – beginning with “Day One” tactics to preserve all defenses!