AssistantPaula M. Tesler 215.972.7900 ext. 7803 ptesler@wglaw.comPeter Harrison defends major healthcare systems, nursing homes, Fortune 500 companies, multi-national corporations, manufacturers, and insurance companies in workers' compensation matters.
With more than three decades of experience, Peter is well versed in counseling clients in all things related to workers' compensation claims in Pennsylvania. Peter has served clients in a variety of industries including telecommunications, insurance programs, and fraud prosecution.
Peter frequently lectures on workers' compensation issues including the scope of defenses, best practices, controlling the cost of litigation, subrogation laws, vocational case law and strategies, and fraud prosecution. Additionally, he is the author of "A Guide to Handling of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation" and "Fraud Prosecution in Workers' Compensation Cases."
Peter has served as an expert consultant in cases involving Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance policies concerning the standard of practice involving Pennsylvania workers’ compensation insurance matters.
Since 2018, Peter has received an AV Preeminent peer rating in Martindale-Hubbell as well as the Judicial AV Preeminent Rankings, which is the highest ranking of professional excellence given by the directory. Additionally, Peter has been included in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer list every year since 2012. Super Lawyers lists are issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/.
Peter Harrison defends major healthcare systems, nursing homes, Fortune 500 companies, multi-national corporations, manufacturers, and insurance companies in workers' compensation matters.
With more than three decades of experience, Peter is well versed in counseling clients in all things related to workers' compensation claims in Pennsylvania. Peter has served clients in a variety of industries including telecommunications, insurance programs, and fraud prosecution.
Peter frequently lectures on workers' compensation issues including the scope of defenses, best practices, controlling the cost of litigation, subrogation laws, vocational case law and strategies, and fraud prosecution. Additionally, he is the author of "A Guide to Handling of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation" and "Fraud Prosecution in Workers' Compensation Cases."
Peter has served as an expert consultant in cases involving Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance policies concerning the standard of practice involving Pennsylvania workers’ compensation insurance matters.
Since 2018, Peter has received an AV Preeminent peer rating in Martindale-Hubbell as well as the Judicial AV Preeminent Rankings, which is the highest ranking of professional excellence given by the directory. Additionally, Peter has been included in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer list every year since 2012. Super Lawyers lists are issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/.
ExperienceResults may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Successfully defended a major healthcare system on a Claim Petition alleging infectious disease exposure in the operating room. Successfully defended a regional nursing home on a Claim Petition alleging physical and psychiatric injury stemming from an altercation between a caregiver and patient.
Speaking Engagements- 05.28.19Presenter, IRE Analysis: Practice and Procedure, Moorestown, NJ
- 04.04.19Presenter: Legislative Update, Bel Air, Maryland
- 08.24.17Presenter: Effective Management of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claims. Amtrust. Mt. Laurel, NJ.
Selected Cases
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Peter Schatzberg, DC and Philadelphia Pain Management V. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
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Ruthann Pruzinsky V. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
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Waugh v. WCAB, Pa. Cmwlth., C. D. 2016, April 13, 2017
Professional & Community Involvement
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
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Philadelphia Bar Association
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Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Claims Association
AssistantPaula M. Tesler 215.972.7900 ext. 7803 ptesler@wglaw.com |
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