New York Workers’ Comp Attorney Issues Challenge
October 30, 2009 9:50 am Miscellaneous, NY Workers Compensation
For the next 30 days, in the spirit of Trick or Treat and good fun, the Ziff Law Firm will send a batteryless flashlight to any New York resident who can post as a comment to this blogpost, an original good reason why a represented Workers’ Compensation claimant should talk to any representative of the insurance company.
The flashlight is pictured in this post. It doesn’t require batteries and don’t ask me how it works. It’s approximately the size of a business card, but gives off a surprising amount of light.
My 5th Commandment of Comp is: Do not talk with insurance company claim representatives or investigators. Inform them that you’re represented and let your attorney talk to them. I said that in my “10 Commandments of Workers’ Comp” and I stand by that statement.
I issue this challenge in the spirit of good fun and I promise to use good faith in deciding whether or not an answer qualifies for a flashlight. As I said, to qualifiy the answers have to be posted as original comments to this blogpost.
By the way, I didn’t talk to my managing attorney about this so I reserve the right to withdraw this offer if he pitches a fit. I don’t expect to send out a single flashlight, but I look forward to any and all comments.
Good luck and thanks for reading,
Eric
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Eric L. Johnson, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation and Disability Attorney
Ziff Law Firm, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14901
Tel: (607) 733-8866
Fax: (607) 732-6062
Toll Free: 1-800-943-3529
Email: ejohnson@zifflaw.com
Web: http://www.zifflaw.com
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October 30th, 2009 at 10:34 am
As the “Managing Partner” Eric was referring to, let me just say that this was news to me but I am NOT pitching a fit so I am dying to see what reasons folks might come up with for thinking it is a good idea to talk to the Bad Guys!
Jim
October 30th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I can’t find a good reason to talk the Bad Guys, but I can state why it is a good reason to get good counsel like the “ZIFF LAW FIRM”. The insurance carrier is mandated by law to have an attorney or a licensed representative appear at every hearing. These attorneys and licensed representatives often have years of experience, have handled thousands of hearings and are well versed in representing the CARRIER’S point of view. While there is no similar statute requiring the claimant to be represented, it is highly recommend that a claimant retain counsel first and foremost.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
John makes an excellent point. The insurance company is represented and you should be as well.
John’s point doesn’t answer the challenge, but he deserves a flashlight. Please email me your address to ejohnson@zifflaw.com and I’ll send one out to you.
Thanks for reading,
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Eric L. Johnson, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation and Disability Attorney
Ziff Law Firm, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14901
Tel: (607) 733-8866
Fax: (607) 732-6062
Toll Free: 1-800-943-3529
Email: ejohnson@zifflaw.com
Web: http://www.zifflaw.com
November 5th, 2009 at 11:35 am
The best reason for a represented client to talk to a WC representative is if he/she is trying to prove mental deficiency or incompetency. This is especially useful in head injury cases.
(Can I get my flashlight in blue please ?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Great response Steve!
Your flashlight is in the mail for making me laugh out loud!
Jim
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Jim Reed
NY Accident Lawyer
November 18th, 2009 at 9:20 am
The only good reason I would have to talk to the insurance representative is to find out why I have not received my mileage reimbursement payment after it has been sent to them certified mail receipt and thirty days has past after they received the request confirmed on line at USPS website.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Sorry Rosalie, but no flashlight. Checking on mileage is reimbursement is no reason for a represented client to contact the insurance company.
I advise my clients regarding mileage reimbursement as I do in my blog post on the subject at
http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjur.....mbursement
It’s just never a good idea to contact the insurance company if you’re represented because there are just too many seemingly innocent conversations those folks can drag you into that can cause you problems.
Thank you for your question and better luck next time : )
Eric
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Eric L. Johnson, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation and Disability Attorney
Ziff Law Firm, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14901
Tel: (607) 733-8866
Fax: (607) 732-6062
Toll Free: 1-800-943-3529
Email: ejohnson@zifflaw.com
Web: http://www.zifflaw.com
December 4th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
“an original good reason why a represented Workers’ Compensation claimant should talk to any representative of the insurance company.”
So I can get a free flashlight.
December 4th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Sorry David,
If you’d been quicker on the draw, I probably would have given you a flashlight for an answer like that, but the offer has expired and although your answer was funny, it wasn’t that funny : )
I do appreciate your reading the New York Injury Law Blog,
Eric
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Eric L. Johnson, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation and Disability Attorney
Ziff Law Firm, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14901
Tel: (607) 733-8866
Fax: (607) 732-6062
Toll Free: 1-800-943-3529
Email: ejohnson@zifflaw.com
Web: http://www.zifflaw.com