AssistantRaechel Solomon
929.342.6000
rsolomon@wglaw.com Thomas is a formidable civil litigator who focuses his practice on workers' compensation litigation defense and counseling. He has experience in civil litigation, which includes conducting and defending depositions, arguing substantive motions, settlement conferences, trials, and various other court-mandated appearances.
He has represented some of the largest, self-insured companies and insurance carriers before the New York Workers' Compensation Board. Thomas has also handled and managed more than 100 files independently, from inception through trial.
Thomas is a formidable civil litigator who focuses his practice on workers' compensation litigation defense and counseling. He has experience in civil litigation, which includes conducting and defending depositions, arguing substantive motions, settlement conferences, trials, and various other court-mandated appearances.
He has represented some of the largest, self-insured companies and insurance carriers before the New York Workers' Compensation Board. Thomas has also handled and managed more than 100 files independently, from inception through trial.
ExperienceObtained a trial victory on behalf of a general building contractor before the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board in a case where a claimant alleged he was assaulted by two coworkers. Based on the cross-examination, the Judge did not believe the claimant was actually physically contacted, and there was sufficient evidence that the claimant was the initial aggressor, therefore the case was disallowed.
Obtained a significant victory on behalf of a structural steel fabricator before the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board in a workers’ compensation claim where the claimant alleged that he has fallen from 7 feet and injured his right knee, hips, and back at work. The claimant was found not credible due to the lack of medical evidence as well as evidence that the accident occurred, and the claim was disallowed.
Secured a rare victory on behalf of a general building contractor before the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board in a claim for benefits where the claimant alleged that he has fallen from 20 feet and injured his back at work. Through a cross-examination of the claimant and the presentation of the employer witness, the claimant was found not credible, and the claim was disallowed.
Speaking Engagements- 06.13.22Panelist, "Assessing the Injury and Case," National Business Institute
WG University- 12.13.22New York Year in Review & Emerging Trends in Workers' Compensation
- 04.28.22Workers' Compensation: A Full View
- 04.07.22New York Workers’ Compensation: A Deeper Look
AssistantRaechel Solomon
929.342.6000
rsolomon@wglaw.com |