The right way, or the lazy way

Using statutes, industry standards and company policies to demonstrate premises liability in the workplace

Eustace de Saint Phalle
Andrew Clay

From Issue: 2020 October

The power press exception to Workers’ Comp

Finding exceptions to the Workers’ Compensation exclusive remedy doctrine in workplace injuries

Andje Medina

From Issue: 2017 May

Workers’ compensation and civil liability cross-over claims

Understanding exceptions to maximize your client’s recovery

Olivia K. Leary
Phil Johnson
Eustace de Saint Phalle

From Issue: 2022 July

When workers’ comp is not the exclusive remedy

While an employer is likely protected by the exclusive remedy doctrine, the parent or related companies may not be

George Ellard
Eustace de Saint Phalle

From Issue: 2011 May

Those hiring independent contractors are on the hook for nondelegable duties

Seabright reaffirms liability for injury to employee of independent contractor

William Veen
Anthony Label

From Issue: 2010 May

The liability of a parent company to a subsidiary’s injured worker

When suits may be filed under the direct liability theory of negligent undertaking

Kimberly Wong

From Issue: 2012 October

How to maximize your client’s recovery in a workers’ compensation credit hearing

Proving employer fault for the injury can offset the WC credit against your recovery – and you can be paid for your work as an expert witness on damages

Eustace de Saint Phalle
Andrew Clay

From Issue: 2018 July

Workers’ compensation liens in the absence of employer fault

The early bird gets the worm

Jack Bollier

From Issue: 2020 December

Workers’ Comp subrogation: Don’t allow your client to be extorted

If you “settle around” the employer, you may find yourself at odds with the subrogation attorney

Michael Gatto
Eustace de Saint Phalle

From Issue: 2012 May

What you don’t know about workers’ comp can hurt you

A look at the pitfalls for an unrepresented claimant in the WC system

Eustace de Saint Phalle
Taylor E. Arnold

From Issue: 2023 September

The Privette deposition

With a construction-site injury, your Privette deposition seeks evidence of defendant’s ability to control worksite conditions and the actual exercise of that control

Oliver Vallejo

From Issue: 2020 October

The intersection of civil torts and workers’ comp

Counsel must work together to protect WC benefits while maximizing the civil award

James (“Jim”) G. Butler
Ramona H. Atanacio

From Issue: 2023 October