Beyond the compensation bargain Opening up tort liability for a workplace injury: The Fermino exception Ramona H. AtanacioSarah Madan From Issue: 2022 March
Anatomy of a scaffolding case Liability often focuses on witnesses to prove why the scaffolding failed Jeremy Cloyd From Issue: 2016 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 VeenAnthony Label From Issue: 2010 May
The 5 exceptions to the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy Rules that every PI attorney must know to avoid inadequate compensation to injured workers Kimberly Wong From Issue: 2014 October
Prosecuting work-related personal-injury cases Will the client be better off than relying on the Workers’ Comp remedy? J. Kevin Morrison From Issue: 2012 February
The right way, or the lazy way Using statutes, industry standards and company policies to demonstrate premises liability in the workplace Eustace de Saint PhalleAndrew Clay From Issue: 2020 October
Workers’ compensation and civil liability cross-over claims Understanding exceptions to maximize your client’s recovery Olivia K. LearyPhil JohnsonEustace de Saint Phalle From Issue: 2022 July
Unlicensed contractors: Find the positives, not the negatives The hirer of an unlicensed contractor may face civil liabilities if the contractor — or his employee — is injured on the job William VeenEustace de Saint Phalle From Issue: 2010 June
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
Staffing agency employees injured on the job: A double-edged sword Consider a two-part attack on the WC exclusive-remedy defense in a dual- or multiple-employer situation William VeenKimberly Wong From Issue: 2010 July
Making workers’ comp work for you and your client The new rules of workers’ comp and how WC intersects with personal injury law Jonathan M. Brand From Issue: 2013 July
