Three Goldberg Segalla Partners, Philip Unwin, Scott R. Green, and Todd M. Jones engaged in a discussion with The Business Council of New York State on their Connect Podcast, focusing on the current state of workers’ compensation in New York State.

Throughout the podcast, they delved into various topics, including strategies for client management, approaches to hypothetical cases, and underscored the significance of the initial client meeting. Philip emphasized the importance of empathy when interacting with individuals who have sustained injuries, highlighting its positive impact on case outcomes.

Regarding documentation in workers’ compensation cases, Todd highlighted, “The board in New York State is extremely form-heavy.” He elaborated on best practices for documentation, investigations, and collaboration with insurance carriers.

As the vice chair of the firm’s Employment and Labor practice group, Scott provided insights into employer perspectives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining updated policies. “You’re going to want to ensure your policies are in order and understand their application across different circumstances in the workers’ comp realm,” advised Scott.

Listen to the Full podcast HERE: “Episode 37 – Workers’ Comp Practices – Goldberg Segalla,” 3E, November 16, 2023

MORE ABOUT GOLDBERG SEGALLA’S Workers’ Compensation Practice:

The mission of Goldberg Segalla’s Workers’ Compensation practice group is to achieve significant and sustainable reductions to the overall expense of each client’s workers’ compensation program. Our commitment to this mission—and our success in efficient file handling as well as long-range strategic risk-management—has earned us a national reputation for exceeding our clients’ expectations and driving positive change in the practice of workers’ compensation law.

MORE ABOUT GOLDBERG SEGALLA’S Employment and Labor Practice:

Because every decision an organization makes with respect to managing its workforce can entail risk, every decision deserves qualified legal counsel to help reduce potential litigation and threats to the employer’s brand and its bottom line.

Attorneys on Goldberg Segalla’s Employment and Labor team view our representation of employers as a strategic partnership aimed at protecting the enterprise and its leaders while helping the organization advance its management philosophy and maintain its company culture. We understand the risks employers face, along with the pressures placed on management, because attorneys on this team have experienced them firsthand as in-house counsel and human resources officers at various companies in multiple industries.