Workers' Compensation

We represent employers, insurers, and self-insured funds in the litigation of disputed workers’ compensation claims. Our attorneys appear regularly before Administrative Law Judges, the Appellate Division of the State Boards of Workers’ Compensation, Courts and Departments of Labor when handling these claims. We have successfully defended workers’ compensation claims through State Court appeals.

Helms & Greene works closely with adjusters to expeditiously and efficiently defend workers’ compensation claims, by providing the following services:

• Preparing prompt and detailed summaries of developments occurring during discovery so that the files can be realistically evaluated well in advance of trial.
• Thoroughly investigating the claimant’s background and records of previous employers and health care providers, in order to determine any pre-existing injuries and inconsistencies in the claimant’s testimony.
• Conducting activity checks and surveillance, when appropriate, in developing evidence for defense.
• Utilizing our resident nurse and paralegals, as needed, to analyze and interpret medical records received from health care providers.

We strive to make certain that insured employers understand our mutual goals in defending workers’ compensation claims, so that the employers can participate in the defense by gathering documents, locating witnesses, and developing light duty jobs to minimize exposure for workers’ compensation claims. In addition, we are able to advise employers regarding risk management and employment compliance issues.