The Risk Roundtable

Sep 07 2023 14 ep. 35 mins 9
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Welcome to the Risk Round Table, where claims and litigation management professionals learn strategies to mitigate risk and improve your business’ bottom line. Presented by Weber Gallagher, this series delivers industry insights from leading lawyers regarding professional liability, insurance coverage, employment, workers’ compensation, general liability and more. This program should not be considered legal advice. Please consult our attorneys for your specific situation. Thank you for listening, and please visit us at wglaw.com.

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Defense Analysis of Materials Needed from Carriers and Clients for NJ Workers' Compensation Claims

Sep 07 2023 51 mins  
What do you need to provide your defense counsel with for the defense of a claim? Partners Jennifer Laver and Robert Hanneman discuss what defense counsels need to give an accurate analysis of a claim, compensability, medical treatment, temporary benefits, and exposure risk. Jen and Rob also explain why information such as wage history, an ISO report, personnel file, leave of absen

Detecting Fraud in New Jersey Workers' Compensation

Aug 17 2023 32 mins  
Join us for this episode where our partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Scott Wilson delve into an informative discussion about detecting fraud in New Jersey Workers' Compensation claims. Vanessa and Scott break down the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Fraud Statute, highlighting its key components and shedding a light on implications for employers. This episode also looks at

Demystifying the Intersection Between NJ Workers' Comp & Employment Practice Liability

Jul 27 2023 20 mins  
Join this podcast episode to delve into the cross between New Jersey workers' compensation and employment practice liability coverage. Partners Vanessa Mendelewski and Denise DePekary look at the exceptions to the exclusive remedy in New Jersey workers' compensation including when intentional wrongs are committed by the employer or another employee. Vanessa reviews what an

10 Ways to Close a File - PA vs NJ Workers' Compensation

Jul 13 2023 39 mins  
Closing files, and thereby reducing reserves, are two of the most important metrics by which insurance carriers, third-party administrators and employers measure success. Weber Gallagher's Workers' Compensation Co-Managing Partners, Paul Fires and Jeffrey Newby, discuss ten of their many creative ways to close a file. In doing this, Paul and Jeff also compare differences be

Strategies to Manage Costs of Medical Care in a PA Workers’ Compensation Claim

Jun 29 2023 44 mins  
Do you want to learn more about controlling excessive medical costs on your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims? Tune in as our lawyers, Sherri Dougherty and Dawn Nicholson, discuss the use of utilization reviews, use of panel providers, and defending fee reviews. They go into detail about what happens if medical treatment is found unreasonable and unnecessary by utilizatio

The Ins and Outs of Medical Treatment in New Jersey Workers' Compensation Claims

Jun 09 2023 48 mins  
Weber Gallagher Workers’ Compensation Partners Alan A. Arsenis and Robert R. Hanneman Jr. discuss the ins and outs of medical treatment in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation claims. In this episode, Alan and Rob give a brief overview of the benefits a petitioner is entitled to under the Worker’s Compensation Act, address potential mistakes that could be made during the claims

Best Practices for Litigation to Help After an Accident

May 25 2023 12 mins  
Proper safety procedures are key in defending a case if an accident were to occur. Keeping a record of these procedures and ensuring employees are trained, can be a huge benefit when litigating a claim. Partner Catherine De Angelis explains the importance of safety procedures and what documents need to be kept after an accident. She talks listeners through best practices and how

Unusual Claims in New Jersey Workers' Compensation

Apr 28 2023 52 mins  
When it comes to New Jersey workers' compensation claims, there are several common yet unusual claims. There are specific ways these claims need to be handled and addressed for a good defense. In this podcast episode, partners Robert Hanneman, Cheryl Binosa and Vanessa Mendelewski discuss unusual claims including eye injuries, hearing loss, hernia, horseplay, minor children, ho

Pennsylvania vs New Jersey Workers' Compensation

Apr 06 2023 46 mins  
Weber Gallagher Workers’ Compensation Co-Managing Partners Paul Fires and Jeffrey Newby discuss the differences between Pennsylvania and New Jersey workers’ compensation laws in a lively exchange designed to bring claims professionals and risk managers up to date on claims practice in these adjacent states. Paul and Jeff cover impactful workers’ compensation topics such as t

Best Practices for Dealing with Drivers After an Accident

Mar 23 2023 32 mins  
It is important to not overlook or ignore the driver of a truck after a catastrophic accident. Their participation and corporation can play a huge role in any litigation down the road. In this podcast episode, Commercial Transportation Co-Managing partner, Jim Wescoe discusses best practices for dealing with drivers including providing specific examples. He explains strategies and