Workers' Compensation

At Luther Anderson, we understand the complexities and challenges associated with workers' compensation claims. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and strategic defense strategies to employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators facing workers' compensation disputes.

Our Areas of Expertise Include:

1. Claims Defense: We defend employers and insurance carriers against workers' compensation claims, including claims for workplace injuries, occupational diseases, repetitive stress injuries, and psychological injuries.
2. Medical Evidence Evaluation: Our attorneys have extensive experience evaluating medical evidence and working with qualified medical experts to challenge the validity of workers' compensation claims, including causation, extent of injury, and impairment ratings.
3. Benefit Denials and Appeals: We represent employers and insurance carriers in benefit denial cases and appeals before workers' compensation boards and administrative agencies, advocating for the denial or reduction of benefits based on applicable legal principles and evidence.
4. Fraud Investigations: We conduct thorough investigations into suspected workers' compensation fraud, including fraudulent claims, malingering, and misrepresentation of injuries, to protect our clients' interests and prevent unwarranted payouts.
5. Subrogation Claims: We pursue subrogation claims on behalf of employers and insurance carriers to recover compensation from third parties responsible for workplace injuries, including negligent contractors, manufacturers, and other liable parties.

Employment Law

We understand the complex and ever-evolving nature of employment law. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and strategic defense strategies to employers facing a wide range of employment-related disputes and claims.

Our Areas of Expertise Include:

1. Discrimination and Harassment Claims: We defend employers against allegations of discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, and sexual orientation, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
2. Wrongful Termination Claims: Our attorneys represent employers facing claims of wrongful termination, including allegations of retaliation, constructive discharge, breach of contract, and violations of public policy.
3. Wage and Hour Disputes: We defend employers in wage and hour disputes, including claims for unpaid wages, overtime violations, misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and other wage-related issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws.
4. Employment Contract Disputes: We provide skilled defense representation in disputes involving employment contracts, non-compete agreements, severance agreements, and other contractual arrangements between employers and employees.
5. Employee Benefit Claims: Our team defends employers against claims related to employee benefits, including allegations of ERISA violations, denial of benefits, fiduciary breaches, and other disputes arising from employee benefit plans.