Category Archives: Civil Litigation

Lois LLC counts among its clients several general liability, premises liability and automobile liability insurance carriers and third party administrators. Our attorneys regularly represent these clients’ insureds in defense of personal injury matters filed in all counties in Metropolitan New York, all counties in New Jersey and in the federal courts. We also defend the rights of carriers and self-insureds in reimbursement claims under New York WCL § 29 and New Jersey’s Section 40 (N.J.S.A. 34:15-40).

As with all litigated matters, we take a proactive approach to the defense of claims of personal injury and, as a result, our clients enjoy a very high rate of success in settlement and at trial. Learn more here: https://loisllc.com/general-litigation/

Civil Litigation, New Jersey, Subrogation

A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 40 in New Jersey: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “A Deeper Look at Liens, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 40 in New Jersey,” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, leads a conversation about the practical approaches to recovery under New Jersey’s Section 40. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under Section 40 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
  • In New Jersey, what happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

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Civil Litigation, Insurance, New Jersey, New York, Subrogation, Video

Video: A Deeper Look at LIEN, SUBROGATION, AND OFFSET RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 29 IN NEW YORK

The “Major Monday’s” Webinar

In this video, Christopher Major discusses the practical aspects of seeking Section 29 reimbursement for the workers’ compensation carrier in New York. This video is from a live presentation on March 8, 2021.

Major discusses the following:

  • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under WCL Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
  • What happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
  • The remedy available to the third parties when the workers’ compensation carrier refuses to consent to a settlement.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

To register for our Civil Litigation Webinar Series, a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling civil claims and reimbursement actions, click the button below (or register here).

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Civil Litigation, New York, Subrogation, Webinars

A Deeper Look at Lien, Subrogation, and Offset Rights under Section 29 in New York: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “A Deeper Look at Lien, Subrogation, and Offset Rights Under Section 29 in New York,” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, discusses the practical asects of seeking Section 29 reimbursement for the workers’ compensation carrier in New York. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What are the rights of the workers’ compensation carrier under Section 29 to the proceeds of a third-party lawsuit?
  • What happens when the parties to the civil action do not obtain consent to settlement.
  • The remedy available to the third parties when the workers’ compensation carrier refuses to consent to a settlement.
  • How recent case decisions will impact the practice in 2021.

To register for our Civil Litigation Webinar Series, a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling civil claims and reimbursement actions, click the button below (or register here).

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Civil Litigation, HIMP-1 Defense, Insurance, New Jersey, New York, Subrogation, Webinars

Video: Defending HIMP-1 Claims in New York

The “Major Monday’s” Webinar

In this video, Christopher Major provides an overview and answers questions about defending HIMP-1 (Health Insurance Matching Program) claims in New York. This video is from a live presentation on February 8, 2021.

Major discusses the following:

  • What is a Health Insurance Matching Program claim?
  • How the HIMP-1 can be defended.
  • Common defenses raised for HIMP-1 claims.
  • What type of results to expect from a HIMP-1 defense.

To register for our Civil Litigation Webinar Series, a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling civil claims and reimbursement actions, click the button below (or register here).

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Civil Litigation

How to Win HIMP-1 Claims: Civil Litigation Webinar

Join Us for This Live Webinar on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST

In this live webinar, “Defending HIMP-1 Claims in New York” Christopher Major, Civil Practice Team Leader at Lois Law Firm, shows you how to prevail in Health Insurance Program Matching claims. Join us for this live discussion and Q & A.

Major will discuss the following:

  • What is a Health Insurance Matching Program claim?
  • How the HIMP-1 can be defended.
  • Common defenses raised for HIMP-1 claims.
  • What type of results to expect from a HIMP-1 defense.

To register for our Civil Litigation Webinar Series, a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling civil claims and reimbursement actions, click the button below (or register here).

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Civil Litigation, HIMP-1 Defense, Insurance, New Jersey, New York, Subrogation, Webinars

Video: Loss Transfer in Ridesharing and Transportation Network Cases

The “Major Monday’s” Webinar

In this video, “New York Loss Transfer in Ridesharing and Transportation Network Cases” Christopher Major provides an overview of recover options for carriers in these types of cases. This video is from a live presentation on January 11, 2021.

Major discusses the following:

  • New York “No Fault” Law Article 51;
  • New York Loss Transfer;
  • Transportation network Companies and Article 44-B of the Vehicle and Traffic Law;
  • Weight and use requirements;
  • The Effect on the Workers’ Compensation carriers;
  • The “carve out” and ways around it.

To register for our Civil Litigation Webinar Series, a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling civil claims and reimbursement actions, click the button below (or register here).

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