Workers Compensation Law Expert
Defense Expert
Workers compensation defense. This includes all aspects of Defense from Injury AOE/COE to Trial and settlement.
132A Defense
Discrimination under this statute is defined as any retaliatory act or threat made against an employee for exercising their legal rights under the workers’ compensation law.
Serious and WilLful defense
California Labor Code 4553 addresses workers’ compensation claims that allege an employer is responsible for a worker’s injury/illness through serious and willful misconduct.
Insurance code 11663
Defense under Insurance Code 11663 relating to General and Special Employers and PEOs.
According to this Code section, insurers of general and special employers, litigate coverage liability relating to the cost of compensation payable due to injury occurring in the course of and arising out of general and special employments, unless certain exceptions apply. This subsection of the law is complex. Ms Minty has developed a niche practice representing clients under under this Code section.
Arbitration
Representation in contribution and coverage disputes, between insurance carriers. This includes writing arbitration briefs and appearances at arbitration proceedings
Appellate work
Petitions for Reconsideration, Petitions for Removal, and Writs for Review at the Appeals court level. Ms Minty strives at delivering exceptionally composed petitions to the Appeals board, as this is the first step in achieving success at the appellate stage.
death cases
Death, catastrophic injury and 100% permanent disability case defense, which present a unique defense strategy challenges requiring specialized handling.