A Construction Defense Webinar

Calculating Exposure in Dual Jurisdiction Claims

This video is from a live webinar that took place on: Monday, November 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST

In this LIVE webinar on Monday, November 6, 2023, “Calculating Exposure in Dual Jurisdiction Claims,” Tashia Rasul, partner at Lois Law Firm, will explain how an experienced defense litigator evaluates catastrophic construction accident claims to provide accurate estimates of exposure throughout the lifecycle of the litigated case.

Tashia will discuss the following:

Workers’ Compensation exposures, including medical, indemnity, and permanency exposure.
Exposure in the civil litigation.
How and When exposure estimates should be provided by counsel to risk professionals and stakeholders.

Construction Defense Webinar Series

The Construction Litigation Webinar Series, from Lois Law Firm, is a monthly discussion of recent case law developments and best practices for handling construction accident claims in New York. These webinars are focused on practical claims-handling and perfect for your team members who need state-specific training or a refresher course for this jurisdiction! Each webinar features a live presentation followed by a Question & Answer session. To register for a Construction Litigation Webinar, click the button below:

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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.