Christopher Major
Co-Host of Defending Employers
Christopher Major has hosted 56 Episodes.
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Episode 278: Civil Exposure for the Employer and the Concept of Comp Exclusivity
March 13th, 2023 | 22 mins 42 secs
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New Jersey’s Section 8 (N.J.S.A. 34:15-8), New York’s Sections 11 and 29(6), a claimant’s election of remedies, the concepts of “grave injury” and intentional wrongs, contractual indemnification, and potential implications of a carrier’s Part B Employers’ Liability policy in a third-party civil action.
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Episode 274: Combating HIMP-1 Demands Defense and Resolution Strategies
February 13th, 2023 | 29 mins 10 secs
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Christopher Major makes sure you know how to fight back and provide unique resolution strategies that are guaranteed to drive down your exposure!
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Episode 270: Carve-Out "Ins and Outs" - How to Ensure Maximum Subrogation Recovery in a New York MVA Case
January 9th, 2023 | 35 mins 18 secs
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Christopher Major explains how to not miss out on money you’re potentially entitled to simply because claimant’s counsel says you don’t have rights!
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Episode 266: Out-of-State Accidents: Choice of Law, Federal Cases, and Harmonizing Subrogation Statutes
December 12th, 2022 | 14 mins 17 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
Christopher Major discusses how to navigate multijurisdictional claims, how to monitor or intervene in a federal case, and how to blend statutes to ensure you receive your maximum reimbursement.
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Episode 262: Crunching the Numbers: Reimbursement and Future Credit Calculations and the Impact on Settlements in NY/NJ
November 14th, 2022 | 27 mins 46 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
Christopher Major discusses the priority of your lien when the third-party action settles, the calculations required in New York and New Jersey, and when/whether to compromise any portion of your lien.
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Episode 259: Can I Assert a Lien? Recoveries Subject to the Carrier’s Rights and How to Navigate Third-Party Settlement Allocations
October 11th, 2022 | 31 mins 20 secs
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Christopher Major straightens out exactly when you are entitled to reimbursement, and what to do about manipulative settlement allocations by third-party counsel.
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Episode 258: "Extra-Comp" Exposure: How to Combat No-Fault and HIMP Claims in New York
October 5th, 2022 | 22 mins 27 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
Keeping the exposure down during a workers’ compensation claim is difficult enough. With the deck perpetually stacked against the carrier in New York, enforcing limits on indemnity and medical benefits can be a daunting task. What happens, however, when claims that impact your workers’ compensation reserves arise outside of the Workers’ Compensation Board?
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Episode 254: The Pitfalls for a Carrier Seeking Reimbursement from NY State or Municipal Entities
September 12th, 2022 | 23 mins 38 secs
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Christopher Major dives into the pitfalls for a carrier seeking reimbursement from NY State or municipal entities.
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Episode 250: Keep it Under One Roof: Harmonizing Defense and Subrogation Efforts Across the Workers’ Compensation Claim
August 8th, 2022 | 26 mins 32 secs
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Christopher Major dives into the issues of investigation, damages, discovery, trial strategy, and “global” settlements.
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Episode 246: Winning Summary Judgment Motion by Establishing Special Employment: A Closer Look at a Recent Winning Result
July 12th, 2022 | 23 mins 7 secs
defense attorneys, lois law firm, new jersey, new york, workers' compensation
In a stunning civil case where a jury verdict of millions of dollars was likely, Chris Major won a complete dismissal via summary judgment.
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Episode 245: Employee Won’t Sue? How to Subrogate and Prove Third-Party Causes of Action
July 11th, 2022 | 28 mins 22 secs
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Both Section 29 in New York and Section 40 in New Jersey permit the carrier to sue “in the shoes” of the claimant/petitioner. Why would a claimant/petitioner not sue a third party? What can you do if they refuse? What are the statutory prerequisites to commencing a subrogation action? What are the proofs and legal standards involved for common third-party causes of action?
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Episode 241: The Powerful Consent Requirement in NY and Third-Party Settlement Consent Best Practices
June 13th, 2022 | 21 mins 56 secs
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Section 29(5) has an explicit written consent requirement. Christopher Major goes over how to weaponize this powerful leverage in the context of your case. A good consent letter can drastically reduce your total exposure, but a bad consent letter can sink a case!