As the news headlines around the world continue to report changing workplaces, lawyers must prepare to counsel their clients through the types of work-from-home injuries that are or could be deemed compensable under the Workers Compensation Act (MGL Ch. 152) and understand corresponding case law both pre- and post-pandemic. Learn about the types of claims that are typically brought, steps lawyers should take to advise insurers and employees of their responsibilities and burdens, and issues the Department of Industrial Accidents judges consider. The speakers bring the discussion to life through analysis of statutory and case law, case scenarios, and hypotheticals.
Course Content
12:00 - 12:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
Judson L. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
12:05 - 12:15 pm
Department of Industrial Accidents - Case volume during COVID as well as Percentage of Claims that Proceed to Conference, Hearing and the Review Board
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
12:15 - 12:55 pm
Injuries that Occur While Working Offsite of the Employer’s Premises - Past, Present and Future
Hon. Karen S. Fabiszewski,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
Judson L. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
12:55 - 1:00 pm
Break
1:00 - 1:15 pm
How to Prepare and Develop a Claim Involving Injuries that Occur Off Employer’s Premises.
Judson L. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
1:15 - 1:30 pm
How to Prepare and Develop a Defense Against a Claim Involving Injuries that Occur Off Employer’s Premises.
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
1:30 - 1:45 pm
View From the Bench
Hon. Karen S. Fabiszewski,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
1:45 - 1:55 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session
Panel
1:55 - 2:00 pm
Key Takeaways
Panel
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Speakers
FacultyHon. Karen S. Fabiszewski,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
Judson L. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
