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Workers Comp Matters

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Workers’ compensation is about more than laws and benefits. It's about people. Attorneys Alan S. Pierce and Judson L. Pierce draw on decades of experience advocating for injured workers to explore the issues that matter most. Through insightful and engaging conversations with lawyers, doctors, industry leaders, and other experts, they examine everything from workplace injuries and recovery to important legal developments, national trends, and the occasional unusual case.


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  • S1 · E152
    Dec 24, 2024 · 34 min

    AI May Be Big, But Nothing Replaces People In Workers’ Comp Claims

    AI may be changing the Workers’ Compensation insurance industry, but that doesn’t diminish the importance of a personal touch. Guest Michael Kelley leads the HUB International claims adjustment team in New England and explains how bringing cases to a satisfying conclusion for all involved can be as much of an art as a science. There’s room for both automation and technology and face-to-face discussion, understanding the nuances of every situation, and negotiating. Kelly shares his process and how he puts his 40+ years of experience to work, from soup to nuts. Hear what he considers and how he works with both employers and third-party insurers to reach a settlement that fairly compensates a worker while making sure a claims provider stays in business. What role will today’s emerging AI technology play? Kelley says it can be an excellent tool for efficiency, but nothing will replace an adjuster’s wisdom and experience. If you have thoughts on Workers’ Comp law or an idea for a topic or guest you’d like to hear, contact us at JPierce@ppnlaw.com.

  • S1 · E151
    Dec 2, 2024 · 36 min

    Brain Strain: Workplace Psychological Injury Compensation

    Guest Michael C. Duff, professor at the St. Louis University School of Law, explores the evolving field of mental health injuries in the Workers’ Comp world. Stress and workplace trauma is real, and recognition of these injuries is developing, but there are still complicating factors. Did workplace stress cause a heart attack, or was there underlying heart damage? What constitutes post-traumatic stress, and at what point did that stress occur on the job? There’s a lot to unpack. Daily on-the-job stress versus something truly unusual at the workplace; cumulative versus traumatic stress; faking versus real injury; causation; and privacy (HIPAA) all factor into a decision regarding compensation. We all know a broken arm when we see it. But understanding a damaged mind can be tricky. First responders, air traffic controllers, and factory workers all face stresses, but not all stress is the same. Hear how jurisdictions differ in their view of psychological injury Workers’ Comp claims. If you have thoughts on Workers’ Comp law or an idea for a topic or guest you’d like to hear, contact us at JPierce@ppnlaw.com. Mentioned in This Episode: Agis v. Howard Johnson Co. Previous Appearance on Workers Comp Matters, “For Every Wrong, A Remedy? When A Workplace Event Harms A Family” Previous Appearance on Workers Comp Matters, “Presumptions in the Age of Covid-19”

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