Attorneys on the defense side will:
- Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
- Communicate with claims representatives.
- Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases, and alert management to concerns.
- Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
- Manage workers' compensation costs.
A workers compensation defense attorney works with employers to settle workers compensation cases when an insurance adjuster is unable to resolve the case.
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