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Workers Comp Matters

Legal Talk Network

Workers Comp Matters is hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce, the only Legal Talk Network program that focuses entirely on the people and the law in workers compensation cases. Nationally recognized Trial Attorney, expert and author, Alan S. Pierce is a leader committed to making a difference when workers comp matters.

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28:35

Legislative Primer: What Lawyers Can Do to Push for...

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2020/08/28

Maritime lawyer Amie Peters updates host Judson Pierce on the state of federal advocacy for the essential workers risking their lives.

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25:45

Are Foreign Governments Responsible for Worker Safety...

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2020/07/22

A workplace injury at a Canadian consulate in Boston raises key questions about when foreign governments have to comply with U.S. employment laws.

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27:14

Medical Marijuana Reimbursement in Workers’...

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2020/06/16

George Flores shares insights from his article “Lewis and Bourgoin: The Growing Divide Over Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana in the Workers’ Compensation System.”

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34:11

QCARE Designation: What it Means for Texas Injury...

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2020/05/06

Bill Minick explains the QCARE designation for Texas employers who have opted out of traditional workers’ comp programs.

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28:09

Impacts of COVID-19 on Workers’ Compensation

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2020/04/02

Amie Peters and Mack Babcock answer common workers’ comp questions arising from the pandemic.

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29:44

How Inspiring Others Makes You a Better Lawyer

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2020/01/23

Michael Fanuele shares how lawyers can apply tactics from his book, “Stop Making Sense: The Art of Inspiring Anybody,” to improve their legal practices.

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28:40

Workers’ Comp Clients: When to Seek Counsel

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2019/12/17

Bernard Nomberg offers insights for injured workers on when and how to go about seeking legal advice for workers’ comp cases.

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23:30

Defining Employment Relationships in the Gig...

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2019/12/03

Roger Finderson explains the nuances of employee-employer relationships in the gig economy.

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23:49

Pooled Special Needs Trusts: Low-Cost Asset...

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2019/11/04

Andrew Reinhardt and Joanne Marcus discuss the benefits of pooled special needs trusts for injured workers with disabilities.

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35:54

Peter Rousmaniere: Reflections from a Career in...

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2019/10/04

Peter Rousmaniere shares insights from his career as a workers’ comp consultant and journalist.

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30:38

Examining State Variations in Opioid Dispensation...

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2019/08/30

Dr. Vennela Thumula gives an overview of the recently published study, Interstate Variations in Dispensing of Opioids, 5th Edition.

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31:10

Health Insurance and Outcomes of Injured Workers

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2019/07/31

Bogdan Savych discusses his study into how recent changes in the health insurance landscape affect outcomes for injured workers.

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35:07

The Evolution of Workers’ Compensation with Alan Pierce

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2019/06/28

Alan Pierce reflects on his career spanning 50 years in the area of worker’s compensation and discusses needed changes in current systems.

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23:58

Putting Workers Comp Policies Under the Microscope

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2019/05/30

Every year, the Workers Compensation Research Institute releases its CompScope Benchmarks report, measuring the performance of workers’ compensation systems across 18 states. The data found therein provides insights into how the different systems compare and reveals trends that can be invaluable to policymakers. WCRI executive vice president Ramona Tanabe joins host Alan Pierce to discuss WCRI’s work and to share some of the most interesting trends her organization is seeing in the field today.

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23:16

Drug Formularies in Workers’ Comp—Good for Injured...

Workers Comp Matters ·

2019/04/25

Host Alan Pierce talks to Tom Holder about the role of drug formularies in workers’ compensation. Drug formularies are put in place by insurance companies to regulate the amount and duration of medications for injured workers. Are these helpful in lessening medical costs, or are they a burden for workers and their doctors? Alan and Tom discuss the many issues surrounding drug formularies and their pros and cons in relation to overall medical care costs and quality of care for injured workers.

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26:28

Subrogation and Workers’ Compensation Liens on Third...

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2019/04/03

Host Alan Pierce welcomes Cathy Surbeck to discuss subrogation and liens on third party settlements. Subrogation refers to instances where an insurance company steps into the injured worker’s shoes to sue a third party. They explain the variables involved in these matters and give specific examples of how processes differ in various states.

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34:47

Wage Theft: From Investigation to Resolution

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2019/02/20

In this episode, host Alan Pierce talks to Karla Zarbo, an assistant attorney general in the fair labor division of the Massachusetts office of Attorney General Maura Healey. They discuss wage theft and its related issues and talk about the processes involved in investigating the many types of wage complaints. They also discuss the challenges immigrants face in receiving fair wages and what protections are in place for this particularly vulnerable group of workers.

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57:56

History of Workers’ Compensation with John F. Burton,...

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2018/12/28

To have a deep understanding of workers’ compensation, lawyers need to know how it has evolved in our country. In this episode, host Alan Pierce talks to John F. Burton, Jr. about his career as a workers’ compensation expert, which has spanned over 50 years. They discuss the history of workers’ compensation, outlining its legal evolution through different political and economic eras in the United States.

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43:38

How Millennials and Work Remotes are Impacting...

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2018/11/29

By 2019 millennials will outnumber Baby Boomers in the United States. The amount of American workers working for themselves is expected to triple to 42 million by 2020 with 42% of them estimated to be millennials. Guest host, Judson Pierce is joined by Ryan Benharris of the Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, as they explore the millennial aka the “Cut Back Generation”, discuss the gig economy, millennials vs. boomers, and how working remotely affects workers’ compensation.

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32:05

Nursing The Wound: The Law and Ethics of Disability...

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2018/10/30

Nurse case managers are often viewed with some suspicion by claimants and their lawyers, but a wider perspective is needed to understand the virtues of their profession. Host Alan Pierce talks to Justin Beck about his paper, “Nursing The Wound: The Law and Ethics of Disability Management in Workers Compensation.” They discuss the role of nurse case managers and highlight the ways they promote synergy between the carriers, providers, and patients involved in a claim.

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