Workers Compensation Defense Legal Services

The vendor required to provide worker’s compensation counsel will handle all open workers' compensation cases (not previously assigned counsel) and any new cases that may arise until such time as the agreement is terminated.
- Worker’s compensation counsel must agree to cooperate with the authority third-party workers' compensation claims administrator (TPA) and the authority and be able to communicate and schedule electronically with the TPA.
- Worker’s compensation counsel agrees to assist in the settlement of litigated cases, including, but not limited to, providing information and participation in the negotiation of settlement. 
- Worker’s compensation counsel may not settle any open case without prior concurring with the TPA and the designated staff at authority. 
- Any settlement must be obtained from the TPA and have the approval of the authority attorney.
- worker’s compensation counsel must respond to requests for legal opinions from the authority on workers' compensation matters.
- Worker’s compensation counsel must assume, and review all assigned open cases from the current workers' compensation TPA. 
- The cost of take-over shall be included in the firm's price. 
- The firm shall assume all aspects of representation effective September 1, 2025.
- Worker’s compensation matters will be made available to the TPA and authority upon request, and will be turned over to the respective entity or a designated representative in an orderly manner.
- Worker’s compensation counsel must assist with making recommendations regarding: the investigation of claims submitted, fraud and loss prevention, surveillance, and referrals.
- Worker’s compensation counsel must also provide the following services:
•    Advise on the use and interpretation of data, records and reports provided to authority and make recommendations to facilitate authority program of employee safety and health.
•    Assist and cooperate with loss prevention and safety personnel to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries.
•    Make recommendations for and assist with the prevention of workers' compensation fraud.
- Worker’s compensation counsel obligates themselves to provide information necessary for continuous claims handling after the expiration of the contract to a subsequently successful firm.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: December 1, 2025