Workers' Comp & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Strategies

Host Nasir F. Adil is joined by Michael Peabody, Partner, and Director of Bradford & Barthel’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Services. We begin by exploring Michael’s background in non-profit lobbying in Sacramento and his involvement with recent US Supreme Court case, Groff v. DeJoy (2:17). We then delve into a deep discussion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including advantages of the program and misconceptions (12:22). Michael proceeds to provide a checklist of what to do when you have an ADR case and discusses timelines, QMEs, dismissals, etc. - and don’t miss Nasir’s pro tips (20:05). We then break as always for the Comp Corner mailbag and tackle apportionment & Escobedo (36:34). Going back to the interview, Nasir & Michael discuss emerging trends in workers comp and remote exams and depositions, along with our usual look into the future of comp (40:32). We conclude, as always, with America’s favorite workers’ compensation game, ‘5 in 5’ as we break down stresses of moving, karaoke, hot dogs and Back to the Future (47:03)! … Host: Nasir F. Adil | Guest: Michael Peabody | Email: [email protected]