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Thread Title: MSC
Created On Thursday September 22, 2005 9:40 AM

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Thursday September 22, 2005 9:40 AM

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I would like some opinions/input about whether it's a good idea - or bad idea - for an employer to attend an MSC. I can see an argument for both sides - but my thought is that it's probably always best to have the employer present. Your thoughts?

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Thursday September 22, 2005 7:37 PM

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In the vast majority of cases, there is little benefit to either the claim or the employer to be present at an MSC. If the claim is denied then the employer might have something to offer. But if the claim is admitted, attending an MSC is not likely to be or any benefit. The employer is likely to think (perhaps correctly) that his/her time is being wasted and also not to understand the issues which can frequently be technical and involve discovery issues as often as anything of substance.

If the employer, TPA or carrier has an attorney, the employer could always inquire if there is going to be any benefit or possible ask about attending. Then the employer will have someone to explain what is going on and decide if attendance will be worthwhile.

Jake Jacobsmeyer
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Thank You for your input.

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If you have a disputed claim of any sort, in which the employer may have relevant information, having the employer at the MSC is a tremendous benefit. There is nothing worse than completing the Pre-Trial Conference Statement, and finding out at the time of trial that there was a witness that would have benefitted you, about whom you knew nothing. If the employer is present, that can (sometimes) be avoided.

Jeff

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