Workers' Compensation

At Luther Anderson, we understand the complexities and challenges associated with workers' compensation claims. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and strategic defense strategies to employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators facing workers' compensation disputes.

Our Areas of Expertise Include:

1. Claims Defense: We defend employers and insurance carriers against workers' compensation claims, including claims for workplace injuries, occupational diseases, repetitive stress injuries, and psychological injuries.
2. Medical Evidence Evaluation: Our attorneys have extensive experience evaluating medical evidence and working with qualified medical experts to challenge the validity of workers' compensation claims, including causation, extent of injury, and impairment ratings.
3. Benefit Denials and Appeals: We represent employers and insurance carriers in benefit denial cases and appeals before workers' compensation boards and administrative agencies, advocating for the denial or reduction of benefits based on applicable legal principles and evidence.
4. Fraud Investigations: We conduct thorough investigations into suspected workers' compensation fraud, including fraudulent claims, malingering, and misrepresentation of injuries, to protect our clients' interests and prevent unwarranted payouts.
5. Subrogation Claims: We pursue subrogation claims on behalf of employers and insurance carriers to recover compensation from third parties responsible for workplace injuries, including negligent contractors, manufacturers, and other liable parties.

Workers Compensation is a system designed to protect both employers and employees. When an employee gets injured or becomes ill due to work-related activities, workers' compensation can cover their medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages during the recovery period. In exchange for these benefits, the employee typically gives up their right to sue their employer for negligence.

Employment Law

Employment law encompasses a wide range of legal issues that regulate the relationship between employers and employees. It covers aspects such as wages, working hours, discrimination, wrongful termination, workplace safety, benefits, and more. Employment laws can vary significantly from one jurisdiction to another, and they aim to ensure fair treatment of employees and prevent exploitation in the workplace. These laws also outline the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees.

Employment law can include:

- Labor laws: Covering issues like minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor laws.

- Anti-discrimination laws: Protecting employees from discrimination based on factors like race, gender, age, religion, disability, etc.

- Family and medical leave: Providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for family or medical reasons.

- Workplace safety: Regulations to ensure a safe working environment for employees.