Workers’ Compensation

Steptoe & Johnson is committed to a team approach to meeting the needs of clients while providing the highest quality legal services at the best value. The team understands that workers’ compensation represents a significant cost of doing business. Our lawyers strive to create a partnership with clients to manage all aspects of workers’ compensation effectively.

Group members treat the workers’ compensation practice as a distinct area, requiring the full-time commitment of experienced attorneys and paralegals.

Representative Experience

Defended a company in a workers’ compensation claim alleging manganese toxicity causing parkinsonism
Represented clients in more than 150 appeals before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Defended numerous employers from claimants’ permanent total disability applications
Defended a general contractor in a workers’ compensation coverage dispute with subcontractor
Represented clients in more than 1,500 protests before the Workers’ Compensation Office of Judges
Represented clients in more than 500 appeals before the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review
Defended a multinational manufacturer in a workers’ compensation claim and related deliberate intent action alleging solvent exposure
Defended against multiple claims arising from allegations of chemical exposure at a mining laboratory
Defended numerous industries and businesses in claims of occupational pneumoconiosis
Defended numerous county boards of education from complicated protests regarding denial of benefits, treatment issues, and claims for indemnity benefits

Highlights

Dedicated workers’ compensation lawyers and paralegals
Coordination with private disability and health plans
Coordination of litigation with deliberate intent and workers’ compensation discrimination claims