Long-Term Disability Claims 101, Part 2: ERISA

In the latest episode of The Insurance Lawyer, Evan Schwartz sat down with Richard A. Dubi, a CPA and the esteemed founder of the Law Offices of Richard A. Dubi, PC.

Specializing in personal injury, Richard has helped countless clients navigate cases ranging from motor vehicle accidents to professional malpractice claims and construction site incidents. During their conversation, Richard shared his insights into evolving trends in personal injury law, such as the growing influence of social media in investigations and the rise in claims related to emotional damage.

He also discussed the challenges involved in securing coverage in personal injury cases and recounted a particularly complex case involving an Uber driver. As an experienced litigator with personal attention to his clients, Richard embodies the benefits of choosing a boutique firm for representation.

Takeway:
Lower verdicts in personal injury cases are leading to greater use of mediations and arbitrations as alternatives to court trials. The shift underscores the importance of choosing an experienced personal injury lawyer, skilled in trial proceedings and adept at navigating coverage issues to ensure justice for their clients.

In this episode of the Insurance Lawyer podcast, host Evan Schwartz interviews Greg Hamlin, the Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer at Berkeley Industrial Comp. 

They discuss the importance of empathy in workers' compensation and how Berkeley has implemented an empathetic resolution model in their claims process. Hamlin explains that by infusing empathy into their interactions with injured workers, they are able to drive better outcomes and gain cooperation.

Berkeley Industrial Comp. has made changes such as rewriting their initial letter to injured workers to acknowledge their pain and confusion, and even sending gifts to workers after surgery. These small steps show the injured workers that we're there to help them through this process.

Hamlin also shares success stories of how their empathetic approach has led to better outcomes for injured workers, such as helping a paraplegic worker live independently. 

Takeway:

Through prioritizing empathy, insurance companies can attract top talent, avoid unnecessary litigation, and ultimately achieve better results.

In part two of this series on business insurance policies, host Evan Schwartz continues his conversation with Josh Weisberg, Chief CoverageI Counsel and Director of Risk Management Services at SterlingRisk Insurance, as they delve into the world of Construction Insurance Policies. The two discuss how the market is changing as a result of COVID-19, as well as what construction companies need to think about in terms of their risk and the insurance they need to protect themselves. 

In part one of our new series on business insurance coverage, Evan Schwartz chats with Josh Weisberg, Chief Coverage Counsel and Director of Risk Management Services at SterlingRisk Insurance. The two discuss what types of insurance policyholders with business offices need, as well as how the landscape of the industry has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more businesses are and will be faced with personal injury claims from people who claim to have contracted COVID-19 at their business location. Hosts Evan Schwartz and firm partner Matt Conroy discuss what businesses need to do to protect themselves from financial exposure to COVID-19 personal injury claims.

If you are in need of assistance with a COVID-19 related personal injury insurance claim, contact us today. Visit schlawpc.com for more information and to schedule a free consultation. 

In this episode, Evan sits down with Schwartz, Conroy & Hack Trial Partner Matt Conroy as he discusses his role as a primary trial counsel for a complex case involving both medical malpractice and general commercial liability insurance coverage matters.

In this episode of The Insurance Lawyer, host Evan Schwartz discusses his role in shaping the Unum Provident Class Action Suit of 2002 and its ongoing implications in the insurance industry. 

Schwartz, Conroy & Hack, PC partners Evan Schwartz and Matt Conroy discuss Civil Insurance Fraud and understanding the many issues that can arise when dealing with these claims and litigation, particularly the criminal liability proceedings that can follow.

Firm partners Evan Schwartz and Michail Hack discuss the current state of the long term care industry, some of the basics of filing claims, and what you can do to pursue a claim that has been disputed, denied, or terminated by an insurance company.