Tashia Rasul
Co-Host of Defending Employers
Tashia Rasul is a partner at Lois LLC where she defends employers in New York workers’ compensation matters and leads the Construction Defense Practice team. She frequently visits construction and other work sites to develop defense strategies. Tashia routinely handles complex cases involving occupational injuries, pulmonary diseases and catastrophic injuries. Tashia also works on Longshore workers’ compensation claims.
In addition to her trial practice, Tashia leads the Firm’s Diversity Committee. Tashia is active in the National Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation, a think tank of engaged female thought leaders committed to discussing challenges and emerging trends in the Workers’ Compensation industry.
Before joining Lois LLC, Tashia was an in-house counsel for a national insurance company, where she handled personal injury protection (PIP) and “No-fault” cases. Tashia has also represented school boards, police departments and municipalities in cases involving claims against Public entities under New Jersey’s Title 59.
Tashia frequently provides on-site training for employers and carriers. She is the author of numerous articles on workers’ compensation, some of which can be found on her LinkedIn page.
Tashia Rasul has hosted 55 Episodes.
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Episode 157: Global Settlements
September 7th, 2020 | 29 mins 30 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, explores the advantages of resolving the general liability and workers’ compensation cases at the same time. Further, defense counsel representing general litigation defendant and workers’ compensation claim should be brought together at the time the arbitration, mediation, or other settlement opportunity arises.
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Episode 153: Coordinating Mulitjuridictional Defenses Using Milestones
August 6th, 2020 | 44 mins 53 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, explores the likely milestones to be reached in each jurisdiction. At each point, consideration should be made as to whether to convene a meeting of necessary stakeholders to decide on a unified course of action. Where a decision does not need to be made, these milestones serve as a marker for a meeting to be held between defense counsel to update as to the progress of each case.
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Episode 149: Legal Issues in Coordinating Multijurisdictional Defenses
July 7th, 2020 | 31 mins 49 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm and Team Leader of the Construction defense practice, on legal issues in coordinating multijurisdictional defenses.
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Episode 145: Responding to the Catastrophic Construction lost: Dual Jurisdiction Claims
June 2nd, 2020 | 26 mins 17 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses 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.
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Episode 141: Preparing for the Loss: Construction Claims
May 4th, 2020 | 35 mins 20 secs
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In this episode, “Preparing for the Loss,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, talks about the preparation and planning needed long before the construction project or program experiences any injury losses. If you are waiting until a loss has occurred to retain counsel and prepare a plan of action, you are waiting too long!
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Episode 137: Construction Claims: Risk transfer and Reduction Schemes that Complicate Case Handling
April 9th, 2020 | 38 mins 29 secs
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In this episode, “Risk Transfer Schemes that Complicate Case Handling,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses the various ways that construction project risk transfer plans can result in convoluted case handling. Tashia explains the nuances of “wrap up” insurance plans and how the subrogation and reimbursement rights of the parties can be affected.
Tashia discusses the following:
- How a “wrap up” insurance program works and is created.
- Coverage issues unique to wrap ups.
- Types of risk typically covered by wrap ups.
- Complications in case handling for defense counsel and risk professionals.
This audio is from a live webinar offered to the Firm's clients on April 6, 2020.
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Episode 131: New York Workers' Compensation for Construction Risk Professionals
March 2nd, 2020 | 29 mins 6 secs
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In this podcast, “New York Workers’ Compensation 101 for Construction Claim Professionals,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, provides an overview of the Workers’ Compensation law in New York with a focus on issues and topics which impact construction claims.
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Episode 129: Appeals and Post-Trial Practice in New York Workers' Compensation cases
February 20th, 2020 | 21 mins 13 secs
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Tashia Rasul, Partner at LOIS, provides an overview of appeals and post-trial practice in New York workers' compensation cases! This audio is from a live presentation on February 17, 2020. In this podcast, Tashia discusses what decisions can be appealed, explores tactical and strategic considerations in deciding to file an appeal, and explains costs and practical considerations for appealing workers' compensation trial decisions.
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Episode 127: Overview of New York Construction Litigation
February 4th, 2020 | 28 mins 46 secs
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Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, discusses the patchwork of numerous sources of law which form the basis for construction accident claims in New York. Examining these topics from the perspective of the builder or owner of a construction project, Tashia provides an overview of the relevant New York common laws and statutory Labor Laws that impose duties and obligations on builders and owners, and that govern the civil claims that plaintiffs file.
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Episode 123: The Goals of Multijurisdictional Litigation: Construction Defense in New York
January 7th, 2020 | 14 mins 24 secs
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In this episode, “Goals of Multijurisdictional Coordination,” Construction Practice Leader and Lois Law Firm Partner Tashia Rasul provides an overview of the goals of the Construction Defense Practice when handling a catastrophic construction accident claim.
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Episode 88: Getting the Most from Your Defense IMEs in New York Workers' Compensation Cases
October 16th, 2018 | 31 mins 11 secs
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Presenters Greg Lois and Tashia Rasul represent employers and carriers before the Board. At the end of the presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of the use of independent medical evaluators, how to choose an examiner, and how best to prepare your IME doctor to provide you with the best report for your case.
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Episode 83: Medical Marijuana in New York and New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims
August 7th, 2018 | 42 mins 3 secs
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Attorneys Tashia Rasul and Greg Lois discuss the recent case law developments in New York and New Jersey workers' compensation cases involving medical marijuana.