Claim Closure with Brian Groesser
The must-have resource for opening, navigating and ultimately closing workers' compensation claims in North Carolina. Adjusters, risk managers, and employers alike can follow for a discussion of all things workers' compensation, from forms handling to common topics/issues and monthly case law updates. Brian Groesser is a Director at Midkiff, Muncie & Ross operating out of Raleigh, North Carolina. He handles workers' compensation cases on behalf of employers and carriers across the entire state. He can be reached at bgroesser@midkifflaw.com.This podcast was recorded and is being made available for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Midkiff, Muncie and Ross makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Midkiff, Muncie & Ross. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be constituted as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.
Podcasting since 2022 • 27 episodes
Claim Closure with Brian Groesser
Latest Episodes
Willful Misrepresentation
A claimant injures his back lifting an item. You run an ISO Report and see a prior back claim. You talk with the insured and confirm that claimant denied prior back issues upon being hired. Do you have a defense to deny the cl...
August 23, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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27:17
Intoxication
Claimant has a positive drug screen and is fired for violating the employer's drug-free work zone. Automatic denial, right? Maybe, but will it ultimately hold up in court? Maybe not. Intoxication is an affirmative ...
August 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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28:17
Coming and Going Rule
Generally, when a worker is not covered by workers' compensation when she is going to or from work. However, like most things in life, there are exceptions. I will discuss those four exceptions to the Coming and Going Rule and what ...
July 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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34:13
Case Law Update: Sprouse v. Turner Trucking Co.
The Supremes came out with a published decision - a rare treat in North Carolina workers' compensation cases. Although this was more of a procedural rebuke of the Court of Appeals, there is a decent discussion of burdens of proof when it ...
June 26, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:17
Case Law Update: Godley v. New Hanover Med. Grp.
Today I do a deep dive into an unpublished opinion on the Parsons Presumption. I discuss the presumption, but more importantly I point out how attorneys and doctors engage in depositions, the testimony one needs to rebut the presumption, ...
June 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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38:46