Stephen P. Yuhas

Stephen Yuhas defends insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in workers’ compensation litigation. With extensive experience in the intricacies of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, Stephen is well-versed in handling various aspects of workers’ compensation claims.

Stephen has a comprehensive understanding of dependency benefits, second injury funds, uninsured employer’s funds, medical provider applications, and subrogation matters. He has successfully managed numerous claims involving all categories of benefits under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, including medical, temporary disability, permanent partial disability, and permanent total disability benefits.

In addition to his experience in benefits claims, Stephen regularly represents clients in dependency benefit cases, second injury fund matters, uninsured employer’s fund issues, medical provider applications, and subrogation proceedings. He is a familiar face in New Jersey courtrooms, where he diligently advocates for his clients at pretrial conferences, motions, and trials across multiple jurisdictions.

Prior to joining Weber Gallagher, Stephen served as a staff attorney for a regional multi-state insurance company where he exclusively handled the defense and litigation of workers’ compensation claims on a statewide basis. With over two decades of collective experience in the field of workers’ compensation, Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his practice, ensuring his clients receive exceptional representation and effective advocacy.