Defending Employers Podcast: Episode 249

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones

August 1, 2022

Defending Employers Podcast: Episode 249 - Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones - Tashia Rasul, ESQ, Lois Law Firm

In this episode, “Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, leads a discussion and answers questions about using litigation milestones to coordinate counsel representing construction entities in actions pending in civil court and workers’ compensation court at the same time.

Tashia discusses the following:

Coordinating litigation proceeding in both workers’ compensation court AND a civil court;
Milestones in a typical workers’ compensation proceeding in New York;
Milestones in a construction general liability action in New York.
Best Practices for reaching global settlements, including advice on mediation strategy.

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

Coordinating Multijurisdictional Construction Litigation Using Milestones – A Construction Defense Webinar from Tashia Rasul, ESQ – Lois Law Firm

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About the Host

Tashia Rasul, Attorney at Lois Law Firm

Tashia Rasul, Esq.

At LOIS, Tashia leads the New York Construction Practice, which exclusively handles workers’ compensation claims arising out of construction accidents. Tashia represents employers, self-ensured companies, insurance carriers and third party administrators before the workers’ compensation courts in New York. Her expertise lies in complex coverage issues, wrap-ups, and claims arising out of catastrophic injuries. As part of her practice, Tashia frequently visits accident sites and provides on-site training to employers regarding workers’ compensation claims, as well as to develop defense strategies. Tashia is the author of the "Defending Construction Claims" Handbook (more on the handbook below).

Tashia regularly counsels clients on the importance of coordinating defense of workers’ compensation and general liability claims, and has a track record of favorable outcomes as a result of such coordination. In concert with Lois Law Firm’s recommended protocol for coordinating workers’ compensation and general liability defense, Tashia led a discussion of the protocol at the 2019 Annual Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Conference to educate her peers on the importance of joint defense.

Download the Defending Construction Claims Handbook

Download Our Defending Construction Claims Handbook

Tashia Rasul’s Handbook, “Defending Construction Claims in New York,” subtitled “A Practical Protocol for Coordinating Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Defense in Catastrophic Construction Claims,” is intended for employers, risk managers, insurance brokers and adjusters who are involved in the defense of construction accident claims in New York, and who are looking for a plain-English guide to defending these claims.

Construction Defense at Lois Law Firm

Our Construction Defense Team is led by Partner Tashia Rasul, Esq. This dedicated team exclusively handles workers' compensation claims arising out of construction accidents. Tashia’s expertise lies in complex coverage issues, wrap-ups, and claims arising out of catastrophic injuries. As part of her practice, Tashia frequently visits accident sites and provides on-site training to employers regarding workers' compensation claims, as well as to develop defense strategies. Tashia is the author of the “Defending Construction Claims in New York” Handbook, available here.