Anatomy of a scaffolding case

Liability often focuses on witnesses to prove why the scaffolding failed

Jeremy Cloyd

From Issue: 2016 July

Unlicensed contractors: Find the positives, not the negatives

The hirer of an unlicensed contractor may face civil liabilities if the contractor — or his employee — is injured on the job

William Veen
Eustace de Saint Phalle

From Issue: 2010 June

The 5 exceptions to the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy

Rules that every PI attorney must know to avoid inadequate compensation to injured workers

Kimberly Wong

From Issue: 2014 October

Prosecuting work-related personal-injury cases

Will the client be better off than relying on the Workers’ Comp remedy?

J. Kevin Morrison

From Issue: 2012 February

Food processing — A dangerous place to work

The machinery used to process food products may present products liability opportunities in addition to the WC remedy

Steven A. Kronenberg

From Issue: 2014 August

Day laborers and homeowner liability

What happens when the tree trimmer hired by the homeowner falls from the tree?

Christopher Viadro

From Issue: 2012 September

When workers’ comp is not the exclusive remedy

While an employer is likely protected by the exclusive remedy doctrine, the parent or related companies may not be

George Ellard
Eustace de Saint Phalle

From Issue: 2011 May

Those hiring independent contractors are on the hook for nondelegable duties

Seabright reaffirms liability for injury to employee of independent contractor

William Veen
Anthony Label

From Issue: 2010 May

Staffing agency employees injured on the job: A double-edged sword

Consider a two-part attack on the WC exclusive-remedy defense in a dual- or multiple-employer situation

William Veen
Kimberly Wong

From Issue: 2010 July

Making workers’ comp work for you and your client

The new rules of workers’ comp and how WC intersects with personal injury law

Jonathan M. Brand

From Issue: 2013 July

Discovery can be key to PI/workers’ comp “crossover” cases

Cooperation between the PI and workers’ comp attorneys is key to maximizing the client’s recovery, and the PI attorney often needs to play the lead role in discovery

Kimberly Wong

From Issue: 2016 October

Construction site injuries: Strategies for defeating the Privette defense

Defense counsel will present Privette as a complete defense against civil liability. It is not.

Kimberly Wong

From Issue: 2015 October