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SPECIAL ARBITRATION WRAP UP THE 5 THINGS TO ALWAYS CONSIDER Looking at litmus tests for Special Arbitration use; presenting cases within the three (3) distinct types of disputes and transitioning to effective case advocacy with Evidence … what are five (5) key takeaways from our series on this forum: 1.) – always ensure the adverse … Continued

SPECIAL EVIDENCE …. SPECIAL ARBITRATION PROVING WORKERS COMP. RECOVERY   Pursuing Recovery in a Workers Compensation matter submitted to Special Arbitration necessitates Evidence considerations that an advocate may not routinely identify in other subrogation cases. As mentioned in prior Blogs; inclusion of state statute demonstrating the right-to- recovery should receive top consideration as Evidence. Beyond … Continued

WORKING THE COMPENSATION DEFENSE THOUGHTS ON CO. # 2 IN SPECIAL ARBITRATION Whether Company # 2; # 3 or # 4 answering a Special Arbitration case provides some unique dynamics and implementation of strategy you may not have deployed elsewhere in your intercompany arbitration activity. For starters; you simply must ensure that the filing carrier … Continued

WORKING THE COMPENSATION RECOVERY THOUGHTS ON CO. # 1 IN SPECIAL ARBITRATION 1st to 3rd is one of those litmus tests we discussed a couple of issues back that help claim professionals know if their claim qualifies for use of Special Arbitration. Recovering Workers Compensation payments meets the 1st party payment seeking 3rd party reimbursement … Continued

EVIDENCE OF CONTRIBUTION RELEASES AND OTHER PROOFS IN SPECIAL ARBITRATION   Evidence in a Special Arbitration Contribution type claim is not that dissimilar from your Proofs in more routine subrogation matters. That said; let’s take into account some specific dynamics one might not consider if this were a more traditional Auto physical damage arbitration case. … Continued