AssistantJoycelyn Mazzaferro
973.242.1364 ext 9026
jmazzaferro@wglaw.comPenelope Caamaño has extensive experience defending employers, major healthcare providers, nursing home facilities, insurance companies and businesses in workers’ compensation matters.
She has a wealth of courtroom experience and has litigated appellate matters.
Penelope was in-house counsel for Travelers Insurance Company where she learned the intricacies of the claims process working on a variety of claims, including catastrophic cases.
Penelope Caamaño has extensive experience defending employers, major healthcare providers, nursing home facilities, insurance companies and businesses in workers’ compensation matters.
She has a wealth of courtroom experience and has litigated appellate matters.
Penelope was in-house counsel for Travelers Insurance Company where she learned the intricacies of the claims process working on a variety of claims, including catastrophic cases.
ExperienceSuccessfully obtained a Section 20 settlement for $2,500 in which a motion for medical treatment was litigated and abandoned by petitioner, after proffer of evidence by the respondent that petitioner sustained a non-work related injury immediately prior to the filing of the claim. Petitioner could not sustain his burden of proof.
Successfully resolved a total disability claim involving the amputation of a foot. The case settled for $25,000 Section 20 after protracted litigation and proffer of medical evidence demonstrated that petitioner’s foot infection and amputation was a result of pre-existing diabetes and not from calluses allegedly caused by required work boots.
The Court granted dismissal with prejudice in favor of homeowners for a lack of employment following trial testimony of the homeowners, co-respondent and petitioner. The homeowners were impleaded into the case during a Motion for Medical Treatment.
Speaking Engagements- 10.05.21Moderator, "Fireside Chat With Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez," Weber Gallagher's Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- 02.18.21The COVID-19 Vaccine: Implications for Employers and Workers’ Compensation Claims Webinar
- 10.17.18Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Panel Discussion
WG University- 02.18.21COVID-19: Vaccine and Return to Work Implications for Employers and Workers’ Compensation Claims
- 09.24.20New Jersey COVID Bill Signed into Law: What is the Impact?
- 08.10.20New Jersey Workers' Compensation - Part 1
Professional & Community InvolvementAmericans Inns of Court, Member
New Jersey Workers' Compensation Chapter, Member
The Hispanic Bar Association, Member
New Jersey State Bar Association, Workers Compensation Section, Member
The Risk Management Society (RIMS), Member
AssistantJoycelyn Mazzaferro
973.242.1364 ext 9026
jmazzaferro@wglaw.com |