Author: Sam Whalen
Everything you’ve wanted to know about third-party recovery in Washington (but were afraid to ask.)
Recovering claims costs through third-party litigation in Washington can be complicated. If careless, self-insured employers (SIE) can walk away from third-party claims leaving money on the table. However, with forethought, third-party litigation can be an effective way for self-insured employers to recover the cost of processing a claim. The purpose…
Attorney fees awarded when carrier rescinds denial of authorization for medical services
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently ruled that a claimant’s attorney is entitled to a fee when an insurer/self-insured employer rescinds a denial of authorization for medical services. SAIF v. Bales, 274 Or App 700 (2015). This means when a carrier denies authorization of medical treatment, rescinds the denial, and the…
Corkum Adds Another Layer to Combined Condition Analysis
In the past year and a half, the Oregon Court of Appeals has done much to change the landscape of how combined condition claims are processed and litigated. While Brown v. SAIF is currently pending before the Supreme Court of Oregon, the Court of Appeals has published a new opinion…
