56 - Inside Workers’ Compensation Claims: A Director’s View on Litigation and Investigations with Michele Punturi

In this episode of the Claim Hunters podcast, host Chris Tidball speaks with Michele Punturi, Director, Workers' Compensation, Marshall Dennehey. Michele shares her career journey from law clerk to firm board member, and discusses key aspects of workers' comp litigation, including balancing employer and injured worker interests. The conversation covers rising medical costs, attorney fees on medical bills, and fraudulent claims, including a notable case involving a claimant secretly working multiple jobs. Michele also explores how social media and AI are transforming investigations, while emphasizing that human judgment remains essential in navigating complex claims.To learn more about Michele's work, click HERE.Connect with Michele on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Chris' work at SecondLook? Check out his website at https://secondlook.net/.