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West Virginia Workers’ Compensation

Attorneys: Richard W. Gallagher Michael A. Kawash Mary E. Snead Mark J. Grigoraci Allen R. Prunty

West Virginia’s workers’ compensation laws and administrative mechanisms have evolved rapidly over the past several years. Compliance and insurance issues, workplace safety, claims handling and defense, and payment of compensation for occupational injuries and diseases (including occupational pneumoconiosis) all create a great burden on West Virginia employers, insurance companies and third party administrators. In light of the significant costs associated with occupational injuries and diseases, it is in the best interest of every employer, insurance carrier and third party administrator to ensure that compliance and claims handling are a priority.

Robinson & McElwee’s West Virginia workers’ compensation practice group has tremendous experience in handling and effectively addressing the myriad workers’ compensation issues that are present in every workplace. For over 25 years, we have enjoyed a substantial West Virginia workers’ compensation practice through which we have gained a unique understanding of the complex relationships between employers, insurance carriers, claims administrators, and employees. We understand the legal and human resource issues that arise with return to work issues associated with occupational injuries and diseases, and routinely develop solutions when workers’ compensation issues collide with state disability discrimination statutes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We counsel our clients both before and after a claim is filed, and assist employers, insurance carriers, and third party administrators in the development of creative, efficient solutions, including:

• Claims Litigation before the West Virginia Office of Judges, Board of Review, and Supreme Court

• Cost Reduction Programs

• Deliberate Intent Litigation

• Discipline or Termination Issues

• Employee Rehabilitation

• Insurance Coverage Issues

• Medical Management and Treatment

• Return to Work Planning and Accommodations

• Self-Insurance Matters

• Subrogation

• Temporary Total Disability, Permanent Partial Disability, and Permanent Total Disability

• Workers’ Compensation Discrimination and Retaliation

• Workers’ Compensation Management Training

• Workplace Compliance and Safety Issues

Robinson & McElwee is fortunate to represent a diverse clientele, and we are routinely involved in handling a wide array of West Virginia workers’ compensation issues for employers, insurance carriers, and third party administrators. Our workers’ compensation attorneys and staff are careful to get to know each client and its unique circumstances. The workers’ compensation practice group at Robinson & McElwee provides aggressive representation designed to ensure that each client’s interests are protected to the greatest degree possible.

Please contact Michael A. Kawash at mak@ramlaw.com or (304) 347-8315 if you have any questions about our West Virginia workers’ compensation practice group.