11:45 - 12:45 PM - Breakout Session 3
Choose from one of the following sessions: 

Session Descriptions

 

GL - The Cost of Caving: Defense Strategy, Reputation Risk, and Controlling the Narrative

Every settlement decision sends a signal - to plaintiffs, to the market, and to the public. This session examines how narratives form around payers versus disciplined defenders, the long-term consequences of defaulting to settlements, and how organizations can work with carrier-controlled defense to influence strategy and manage reputation risk. 

Presenters:
Troy Bataille, Partner - Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady
Amber Guenther, Claims Advocate Lead – Alliant Insurance Services
Victoria Hartstein, Chief Claims Officer - Berkley Human Services (a Berkley Company                                                              

 

GL - Frame by Frame: Using Video Evidence in Personal Injury Cases

 

Security cameras, doorbells, and smartphones capture much more than most people realize, yet video evidence often goes unexplored until it becomes critical. In this session, we'll discuss how strategic review of surveillance and digital recordings can uncover overlooked details, clarify events, expose inconsistencies, and reveal fraud in personal injury claims.

 

Presenters:
Adam Cohen, Partner - Davids & Cohen
Brian Donnelly, Partner – Cullen and Dykman
John Swanson, Practice Lead, Imaging Sciences   SEA

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation - Owner-Operator or Employee? Navigating the Shifting Sands of Independent Contractor Status in WC Trucking Claims

 

As employment tests evolve, determining who qualifies as an employee grows more complex. This panel examines recent case law and its impact on motor carrier liability for Workers' Compensation premiums and claims.

 

Presenters:
Lori Jolly, Claims Territory Manager – Canal Insurance Company
Christa Peterson, Transportation Claims Director - Higginbotham Transportation Services
Nicole Tackett, Managing Workers’ Compensation Attorney – Vernis & Bowling