A denied claim alleging injuries across the neck, back, knees, shoulders, psyche, and nervous system carried significant potential exposure, including extensive benefits, multi-specialty treatment, and substantial litigation costs. Associate Partner Dmitry Kogan took on the defense with a clear position: there was no evidence connecting the alleged injury to employment.
Rather than litigating reactively, Dmitry built his case early. He interviewed witnesses, reviewed surveillance footage, took the applicant’s deposition, and secured key admissions that undercut the claim’s foundation. He also obtained a stay on the psychiatric panel, keeping the case from expanding while the central liability question remained unresolved.
With a strong record in hand, Dmitry set the matter for an AOE/COE hearing and advanced it to Trial.
The judge found no basis for industrial compensability, resulting in a take-nothing decision for the applicant, a full win for the defense.
This result is a testament to Dmitry’s proactive approach and thoroughness. By building the facts well before Trial rather than waiting for litigation to dictate the pace, Dmitry put the defense in the strongest possible position from day one.
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