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… than one timekeeper on a file. Bonus – Punitive Billing Although impossible to identify by reviewing an invoice—and completely unethical—I’ve known attorneys who have added extra time to their billing entries to punish their clients. One senior attorney I worked with had no qualms about doubling the time they billed if the adjuster asked a “stupid” question or otherwise upset them. Be aware and curate your panels carefully! For a full assessment of your attorney panel, litigation strategy, guidelines and billing audits, contact the experts at EPIC. Jeremiah Paul began his career as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney

… workers’ compensation program, contact the experts at EPIC. The Workers Compensation Research Institute does exceptional work in breaking down the true cost and impact of Workers’ Compensation claims nationwide. I highly encourage you to visit and support them at www.wcrinet.org. Jeremiah Paul began his career as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney before transitioning to risk management for a large, self-insured healthcare organization. He is experienced in complex, high-value litigation and claim management issues that uniquely challenge the healthcare industry. As a Workers’ Compensation Consultant, he specializes in advising self-insured and high-deductible programs on …

… receive a check for lost time? These are simple questions, but they mean everything to an employee and if you’re not providing the answers a petitioner’s attorney gladly will. For a full assessment of why your employees hire attorneys and for assistance in developing a litigation avoidance plan, contact the experts at EPIC. Jeremiah Paul began his career as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney before transitioning to risk management for a large, self-insured healthcare organization. He is experienced in complex, high-value litigation and claim management issues that uniquely challenge the healthcare industry. As a Workers …